CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV62 LCO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,688 mi
Last recorded113,688 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 LCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 113,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 105,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,840 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 69,793 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 69,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 61,564 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 61,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,884 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV62 LCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BV62 LCO, 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

How do I check the history of BV62 LCO?

You can check the full history of BV62 LCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV62 LCO registered?

BV62 LCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is BV62 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 LCO 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.

Does BV62 LCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV62 LCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.