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BL61 OPX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,965 mi
Last recorded104,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,963 miles

Front discs heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 91,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,845 miles

Front tyre's worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 48,622 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 38,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle in both front wheels

Pass 12 May 2014 21,711 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 OPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

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

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