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BV62 THU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 104,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,731 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,194 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 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

BV62 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 THU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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