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BV62 TKZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 85,551 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,718 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,721 miles

Coolant leak Above under tray

Engine cover & under tray fitted full length

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Offside Front Driving light lens broken

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to no. 4 to meet requirement

Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine cover & under tray fitted full length

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Offside Front Driving light lens broken

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to no. 4 to meet requirement

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,380 miles

osf brake pipe to flex corroding

osf day lighter lamp cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,166 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,028 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 TKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 TKZ, 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.

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What year was BV62 TKZ registered?

BV62 TKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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