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BL61 SHV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 103,078 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on NSR wheel following initial failure. Recommend full brake check carried out on rear brakes at least as asap (1.2.1 (f))

SRS light operates normally, but text message appears on dashboard every time car started. Text goes out when cleared. Recommend investigation

Fail 9 Feb 2023 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding logged at over 70 kg (1.2.1 (f))

SRS light operates normally, but text message appears on dashboard every time car started. Text goes out when cleared. Recommend investigation

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,740 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 98,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,962 miles

both rear tyres on limits

front discs in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 SHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

BL61 SHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BL61 SHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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