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BV62 JFG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 116,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 116,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,473 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,309 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,538 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,653 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 60,532 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,137 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,066 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,960 miles

under trays fitted

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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BV62 JFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV62 JFG, 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 BV62 JFG registered?

BV62 JFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BV62 JFG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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