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BL61 OOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 114,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 78,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 64,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,782 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 31,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,760 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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BL61 OOU 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 BL61 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

BL61 OOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 OOU 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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