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BF62 LZN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,221 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,120 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 89,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield above exhaust back box loose deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 63,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

BF62 LZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BF62 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LZN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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