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FH61 BYC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm - outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,257 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 66,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CAMBER ARM - MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 55,737 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,344 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,669 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,401 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 BYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC?

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What year was FH61 BYC registered?

FH61 BYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is FH61 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 BYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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