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BF62 GFK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,183 mi
Last recorded132,183 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 132,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 206/60R16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 132,096 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 206/60R16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 124,279 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 103,841 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured sub frame bracket rotten not attached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 97,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 91,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,888 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 70,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF62 GFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BF62 GFK, 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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BF62 GFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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