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AO12 GNV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,729 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 117,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,254 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO12 GNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO12 GNV, 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 AO12 GNV registered?

AO12 GNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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