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BG62 VPK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,929 mi
Last recorded193,929 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 193,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 183,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 162,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2023 140,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,506 miles

N/S/F TYRE have a minor cut

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive showing on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x studs (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive showing on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,195 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 90,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,203 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,833 miles

N/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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

O/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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

O/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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 VPK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

BG62 VPK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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