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BN62 LKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,177 mi
Last recorded264,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 264,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 258,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing few small cuts/grazes in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 249,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 249,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 240,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear brake hoses/pipes slightly damp - please check tightness etc.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 240,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear brake hoses/pipes slightly damp - please check tightness etc.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 240,425 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2023 240,418 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 233,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged/cut/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running near sill corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 227,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle immediate replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material immediate replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 225,696 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 225,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 220,593 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 220,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 214,720 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 214,652 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions "outside" facing inwards (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 202,188 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 195,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 181,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 173,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 167,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 155,590 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 155,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 142,252 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front Outer WALL CHUNK

Fail 3 Jan 2018 142,252 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer WALL CHUNK

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,029 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTPANELS FITTED

Fail 11 Jul 2017 126,029 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTPANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,450 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking

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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BN62 LKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN62 LKC, 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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BN62 LKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 LKC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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