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BG62 YVW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,181 mi
Last recorded207,181 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 207,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 165,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 162,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 162,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 156,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 149,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,718 miles

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

engine and undercover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,804 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 YVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

BG62 YVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is BG62 YVW safe to buy?

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