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BF62 LVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 143,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 143,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,311 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,693 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,954 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing and has a cut in tread,advise

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,205 miles

under trays obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,734 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 LVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 LVZ registered?

BF62 LVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BF62 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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