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EK62 BXU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 BXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 99,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,087 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 92,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 88,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2020 68,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,042 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,380 miles

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

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

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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EK62 BXU 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 EK62 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 BXU registered?

EK62 BXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EK62 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 BXU 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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