MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front, req adjustment soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BG62 YXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?
BG62 YXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.
Is BG62 YXX safe to buy?
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