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BG62 HPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,796 mi
Last recorded61,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 59,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,589 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,375 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 39,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,785 miles

offside day time running light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,561 miles

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

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

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 HPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

BG62 HPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is BG62 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HPZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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