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BL61 OOX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,598 mi
Last recorded252,598 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 252,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 232,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 213,207 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 212,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 191,416 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 190,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 168,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 167,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 145,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 145,773 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 145,723 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,385 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 16,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

the offside rear tyre is cracking / perisjing slightly on the outer shoulder

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 OOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL61 OOX, 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 BL61 OOX registered?

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

Is BL61 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 OOX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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