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BL61 ORA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,962 mi
Last recorded117,962 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp unit insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scuffed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scuffed 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 75,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,476 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed intermittent fault on opening from in and outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on inner side wall, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed intermittent fault on opening from in and outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on inner side wall, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 57,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,654 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,435 miles

both rear tyres low on tread 3mm and 2.5mm

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,558 miles

brake fluid level is low

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,022 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 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

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

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