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G12 SWG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,870 mi
Last recorded141,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 141,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 124,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,225 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,069 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Apr 2024 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 86,038 miles

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 107,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 76,726 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

bonnet catch stiff.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,141 miles

Offside Rear lamp small hole not affecting indicator at present

chip in windscreen not affecting view of the road

Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp small hole not affecting indicator at present

chip in windscreen not affecting view of the road

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,714 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp small crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 69,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp small crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,581 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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G12 SWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 SWG, 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 13 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 SWG registered?

G12 SWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is G12 SWG safe to buy?

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