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BK62 XEM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 118,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 118,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,408 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 99,267 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,178 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 87,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,686 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,686 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,911 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,436 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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BK62 XEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BK62 XEM, 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 BK62 XEM registered?

BK62 XEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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