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G16 STU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,840 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,843 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,841 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,754 miles

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

Front head lights both have slight condensation in them at the bottom.

Offside Front headlight slightly dimmer than n/s. Attention soon.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,638 miles

small chips in windscreen

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,978 miles

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

Front both front tyres have damage to outer sidewall not down to cord

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,760 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,760 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,059 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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G16 STU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 STU, 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 STU registered?

G16 STU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is G16 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 STU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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