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BD61 YSX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,073 mi
Last recorded125,073 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 125,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,410 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r handbrake cable mount broken

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,410 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r handbrake cable mount broken

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2022 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low on edges and nearside has a cut / outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn and nearside rear has a cut / inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,034 miles

both front tyres cracking inner side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,093 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 YSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc petrol 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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

BD61 YSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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