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BL61 TKX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 TKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 117,042 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 117,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,850 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,824 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 24 Nov 2023 107,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 21 Nov 2022 98,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system - covers stopping full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

OSR / NSR upper brake pipes CORRODED

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 98,593 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system - covers stopping full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

OSR / NSR upper brake pipes CORRODED

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished/cracked rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,185 miles

OSF / OSR / NSR brake pipes CORRODED onto flexi pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF wishbone bushes soft/weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,073 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,318 miles

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

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer TYRE sidewall has kerb damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE sidewall has kerb damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to side-wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smear screen

nearside front tyre damage to inner sidewall and cracked and perished to rest of tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

small stone chip to windscreen

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 TKX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

BL61 TKX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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