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BF62 LZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 143,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,521 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexible section in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large amount of oil on underside of vehicle but not dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,197 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to brake flexi and small section close to rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,096 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,757 miles

Split In Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Rear Low Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges.

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

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 LZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

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

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