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BF62 LZS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,874 mi
Last recorded89,874 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has a cut on worn inner edge in which cord can be seen. 225/40/19 89Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut less than 25mm long in which cord can be felt. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,133 miles

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,917 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Source unknown (Under trays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate very dirty (But readable)

Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Need changing with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Source unknown (Under trays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate very dirty (But readable)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,015 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 38,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,581 miles

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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 LZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

BF62 LZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BF62 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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