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FH12 GVT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 71,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 65,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,052 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,255 miles

unmdertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2553518yxl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,354 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer edge.

Offside front tyre perished and cracked.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished outer edge.

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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FH12 GVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH12 GVT, 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 FH12 GVT registered?

FH12 GVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FH12 GVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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