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C12 GDJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,576 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 72,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,440 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,546 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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C12 GDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C12 GDJ, 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 C12 GDJ registered?

C12 GDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is C12 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GDJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C12 GDJ have outstanding finance?

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