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BT62 GWO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 101,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,864 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,989 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 49,777 miles

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2019 49,777 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,616 miles

engine and under body covers fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,069 miles

Covers under vehicle

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Covers under vehicle

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,721 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 GWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 GWO, 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 BT62 GWO registered?

BT62 GWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BT62 GWO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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