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BF62 LZX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,884 mi
Last recorded144,884 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,613 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,491 miles

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,832 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,527 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 LZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

BF62 LZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BF62 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LZX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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