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BD61 VGT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 65,514 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,811 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2018 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,260 miles

Service due

Windscreen damaged, Not effecting driver view

Fail 11 Nov 2017 48,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service due

Windscreen damaged, Not effecting driver view

Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,526 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,657 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 VGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 VGT, 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 BD61 VGT registered?

BD61 VGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is BD61 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 VGT 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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