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BG62 VPF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,602 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 49,602 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,550 miles

both front discs worn

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,506 miles

Child seat nearside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,392 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 12,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 VPF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VPF, 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

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What year was BG62 VPF registered?

BG62 VPF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 VPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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