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CR52 GEO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,400 mi
Last recorded143,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR52 GEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 143,400 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front anti roll bar link rubbers are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 142,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 137,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 213,071 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 212,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 198,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,830 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 108,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,585 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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CR52 GEO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CR52 GEO, 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 CR52 GEO registered?

CR52 GEO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CR52 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR52 GEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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