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BV62 TUY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 127,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Fail 14 Sep 2026 126,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,581 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2024 65,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,946 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,919 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,209 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers carpet mat fouling pedals - refitted correctly

Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,104 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 TUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

BV62 TUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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