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BG62 YXD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 73,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,829 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,464 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,128 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,587 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,486 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 YXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YXD, 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

How do I check the history of BG62 YXD?

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What year was BG62 YXD registered?

BG62 YXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BG62 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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