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BG62 GVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,707 mi
Last recorded246,707 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 246,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 148,000 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 132,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,567 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2022 117,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY /SLIGHT NOISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY /SLIGHT NOISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 102,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,197 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 84,001 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,301 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 54,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner side wall age cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers /// under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

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 GVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

BG62 GVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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