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G5 NCS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 43,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 36,422 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,892 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,828 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both front tyre outer side walls damaged but still legal

advise front screen chipped

advise some movement in near side front inner steering joint

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Deep cut to tyre side wall. No cord showing.

Offside Front Deep cut to tyre side wall. No cord showing.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 26,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Deep cut to tyre side wall. No cord showing.

Offside Front Deep cut to tyre side wall. No cord showing.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,189 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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G5 NCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc 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 G5 NCS, 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 G5 NCS?

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What year was G5 NCS registered?

G5 NCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is G5 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 NCS 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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