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BU62 YWX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,180 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 78,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,614 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 69,614 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Boxing gloves removed from rear view mirror ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,294 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,014 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,522 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 32,488 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,849 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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BU62 YWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU62 YWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU62 YWX registered?

BU62 YWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BU62 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 YWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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