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G12 AWS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,946 mi
Last recorded74,946 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 AWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,805 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall damaged 225/40/19

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 65,805 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall damaged 225/40/19

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,303 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,392 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 38,322 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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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G12 AWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 G12 AWS, 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 9 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 G12 AWS registered?

G12 AWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is G12 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 AWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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