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BT62 GWN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 GWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 88,904 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,406 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 81,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray oil presence (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre has kerbing band damage 225/40/18

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit 245/40/18

Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/18 off side tyre 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk out of inner wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit 245/40/18

Nearside Front tyre has kerbing band damage 225/40/18

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,664 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,878 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,582 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 24,793 miles

Nearside Front has damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,506 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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BT62 GWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 BT62 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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