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BV62 KZL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,398 mi
Last recorded37,398 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 KZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 37,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 37,195 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 37,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,627 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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BV62 KZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV62 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

BV62 KZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BV62 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 KZL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV62 KZL have outstanding finance?

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