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BD61 YRM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,903 mi
Last recorded181,903 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 181,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 181,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 167,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,634 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 139,561 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 139,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,984 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 50,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 43,829 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 YRM 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 78.6%.

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 BD61 YRM, 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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How do I check the history of BD61 YRM?

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What year was BD61 YRM registered?

BD61 YRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is BD61 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 YRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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