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BD61 MVP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,553 mi
Last recorded137,553 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake require adjustment

Pass 2 Jan 2025 127,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

udner trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,076 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,723 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 68,643 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 49,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear punctured

Fail 22 Dec 2015 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear punctured

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,527 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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BD61 MVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BD61 MVP, 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 BD61 MVP registered?

BD61 MVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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