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GF62 BVC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 60,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,581 miles

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

noise from rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2025 57,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

noise from rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,430 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 52,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,637 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 50,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,449 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,548 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 34,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,926 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front has small cuts to inner wall.

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to outer wall, no cords showing.

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

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

Wiper blades wearing.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 15,926 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front has small cuts to inner wall.

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to outer wall, no cords showing.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Wiper blades wearing.

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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GF62 BVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF62 BVC, 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 GF62 BVC registered?

GF62 BVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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