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BF62 LXB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 104,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,374 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 81,750 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 81,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes inc front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes inc front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,312 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,738 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,993 miles

Nearside tyre wearing on shoulders and light caracking

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 LXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

BF62 LXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BF62 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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