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F13 GSL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,781 mi
Last recorded67,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face...(Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 64,605 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre at inner edge ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 58,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and cords visable (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,867 miles

All 4 tyres worn low on inner edges

Both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,410 miles

uneven tyre wear

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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F13 GSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol 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 F13 GSL, 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 F13 GSL registered?

F13 GSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is F13 GSL safe to buy?

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