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G16 SPM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 33,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,255 miles

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

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

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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G16 SPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G16 SPM, 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 G16 SPM registered?

G16 SPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is G16 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 SPM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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