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A4 GSW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 63,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,458 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Fail 19 Dec 2022 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions to clean to read

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,675 miles

Both front brake pipes coated in grease

Both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Fail 13 Oct 2020 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes coated in grease

Both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls

N/s/f tyre has large cracks to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,248 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,935 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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A4 GSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A4 GSW, 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.

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What year was A4 GSW registered?

A4 GSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is A4 GSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GSW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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