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BG62 ANT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,649 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 140,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,107 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,646 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 103,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Low effort to offside parking brake

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,565 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,355 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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BG62 ANT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG62 ANT, 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 BG62 ANT registered?

BG62 ANT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is BG62 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 ANT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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