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G6 PBN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 PBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 116,949 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 111,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 111,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 90,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,918 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on intermittantly

emissions not detectable

Pass 18 May 2015 26,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G6 PBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G6 PBN, 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 G6 PBN registered?

G6 PBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is G6 PBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 PBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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