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BT62 BXH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,682 mi
Last recorded129,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 129,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to inner / outer walls and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to inner / outer walls and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 114,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to inner / outer walls and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to inner / outer walls and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 112,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 109,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Had welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Does not release every time (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2022 109,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Had welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Does not release every time (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,596 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,030 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 75,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,067 miles

Nearside Front Tire worn bold on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tire worn bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,001 miles

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

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

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

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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BT62 BXH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT62 BXH, 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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BT62 BXH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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