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BN62 WBD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 106,236 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 106,236 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,382 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 89,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Damaged/Broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower front control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s tyres outer walls cuts

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,733 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyre's wearing on the edges

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,862 miles

Under-trays fitted

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 WBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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