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BV62 TNF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 147,127 miles

Offside daytime running lamp

different size and style wheels on front and rear axles

Fail 2 Oct 2024 147,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Daytime running lamp

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,064 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,060 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,022 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 TNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

BV62 TNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BV62 TNF safe to buy?

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