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BV62 TJY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at flexy hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm minimum limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 45,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread edge in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at flexy hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm minimum limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,315 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 42,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 38,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,816 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,911 miles

Previous M.O.T. mileage listed in km. Although recorded as miles.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 22,911 miles

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

Previous M.O.T. mileage listed in km. Although recorded as miles.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 27,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BV62 TJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

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