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BL61 PXU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,938 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Has multiple cuts / Damage to outer side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2021 95,938 miles

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

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

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Has multiple cuts / Damage to outer side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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 27 Aug 2019 75,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,469 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges [ 225/40/18/92Y ] (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,983 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to carrying out test

o/s/f tyre worn out on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

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