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BT61 AWA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,333 mi
Last recorded174,333 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 174,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 169,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,815 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 162,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch stiff.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 155,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,744 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fittment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,329 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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BT61 AWA 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 92.3%.

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 BT61 AWA, 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 BT61 AWA registered?

BT61 AWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is BT61 AWA safe to buy?

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