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BG62 YWD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 114,115 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 102,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,357 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,441 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,860 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside wiper poor

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,565 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

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 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

BG62 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 YWD safe to buy?

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