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BF62 LTY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,522 mi
Last recorded104,522 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 88,819 miles

Offside Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2023 88,819 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,060 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 76,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,412 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Nearside Rear bald on inner edge

Offside Front bald on inner edge

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

bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,165 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,684 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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BF62 LTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

BF62 LTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is BF62 LTY safe to buy?

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