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BF62 GHG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,610 mi
Last recorded159,610 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 137,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,916 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler area in front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 125,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler area in front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,421 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn very low on inner edges, and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn very low on inner edges, and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,415 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHG, 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 BF62 GHG registered?

BF62 GHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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