MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Hand brake just up to standard
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brakes binding slightly
Small areas of corrosion starting on rear subframe
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR17-95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Hand brake just up to standard
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brakes binding slightly
Small areas of corrosion starting on rear subframe
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WEARING HARD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sticking on slightly when released (1.1.6 (d))
Under-covers and sill-covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has a slight split on the inner sidewall.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG62 YXW 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 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?
BG62 YXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.
Is BG62 YXW safe to buy?
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