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BG62 HPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,517 mi
Last recorded96,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,517 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,440 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by flexi union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by flexi union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,751 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Tyres : inner shoulders worn close to ply / heavily scrubbed.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Tyres : inner shoulders worn close to ply / heavily scrubbed.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,198 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,427 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 HPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG62 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG62 HPV?

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What year was BG62 HPV registered?

BG62 HPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is BG62 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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