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G26 MRC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 82,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,506 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,781 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,152 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Nearside Front To Rear Nearside Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Over Diff (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% Imbalance Offside Front Low Performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low inner edges

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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G26 MRC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 G26 MRC, 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

How do I check the history of G26 MRC?

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What year was G26 MRC registered?

G26 MRC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is G26 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G26 MRC 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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