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BL61 OOC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 OOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,951 miles

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Fail 22 Jan 2020 107,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,269 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL61 OOC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL61 OOC, 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 BL61 OOC registered?

BL61 OOC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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