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BG62 YXW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,257 mi
Last recorded157,257 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,257 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 157,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 143,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 121,331 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 121,284 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,519 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,181 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,724 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 27,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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 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.

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