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49 BLB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 86,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 77,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 70,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 56,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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49 BLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 49 BLB, 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 49 BLB registered?

49 BLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is 49 BLB safe to buy?

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