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BO61 DAD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO61 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 111,239 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 111,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster servo disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,132 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 106,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 103,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 103,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 84,988 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2020 84,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 77,070 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 66,320 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,444 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 46,626 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BO61 DAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO61 DAD, 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 BO61 DAD registered?

BO61 DAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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