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FH61 BUU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,916 mi
Last recorded119,916 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 119,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,216 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 71,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald to the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,525 miles

Both rear brake pads are 85% worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,879 miles

damage to offside front tyre

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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FH61 BUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol 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 FH61 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH61 BUU?

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What year was FH61 BUU registered?

FH61 BUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is FH61 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 BUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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