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GV61 BBZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

283,155 mi
Last recorded283,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 283,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 260,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 240,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 217,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 193,055 miles

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))

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Pass 8 Jan 2021 171,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 108,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GV61 BBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV61 BBZ, 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

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What year was GV61 BBZ registered?

GV61 BBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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