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BV62 UJK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 UJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 136,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 100,528 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle fault (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 100,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle fault (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

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

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