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BT62 OBF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,375 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,676 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,962 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,741 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,988 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,422 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 OBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BT62 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

BT62 OBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BT62 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 OBF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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