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BD62 WHL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 100,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers and trays

Fail 22 Sep 2026 100,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers and trays

Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Sep 2025 93,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,411 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,595 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 81,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,022 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Sep 2020 70,022 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING UP AS WELL (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BD62 WHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD62 WHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD62 WHL registered?

BD62 WHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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