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FH61 BWY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 BWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 145,244 miles

Outer sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 136,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 130,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 113,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,767 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,985 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,200 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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FH61 BWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY?

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What year was FH61 BWY registered?

FH61 BWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FH61 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 BWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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