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BT61 VCL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,745 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2025 109,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,537 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2022 102,178 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear noise when turning wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Noise when turning wheel

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,061 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 VCL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BT61 VCL, 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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BT61 VCL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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