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BU62 YXA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 103,643 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 103,643 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 103,533 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,325 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,475 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,451 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,451 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread bald (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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BU62 YXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YXA, 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 BU62 YXA registered?

BU62 YXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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