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GV61 BDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,404 mi
Last recorded44,404 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 44,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,698 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,808 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 42,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,107 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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GV61 BDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc 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 GV61 BDZ, 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 GV61 BDZ?

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What year was GV61 BDZ registered?

GV61 BDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is GV61 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 BDZ 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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