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BF62 MBO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,872 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 127,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,967 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 106,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,565 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,203 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,593 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Over sills fitted

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,404 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

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

Front brake discs worn

Over sills fitted

Parking brake effort on minimum limit of 16%

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,388 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,978 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 MBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF62 MBO 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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