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BV62 TLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,614 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have a nail and offside rear also has a small tear ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,614 miles

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

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have a nail and offside rear also has a small tear ()

Pass 29 Mar 2020 68,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 48,361 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,784 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 TLZ 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 85.7%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

BV62 TLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BV62 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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