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G8 SRH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 120,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 112,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,007 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,167 miles

Nearside Front 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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G8 SRH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 G8 SRH, 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.

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What year was G8 SRH registered?

G8 SRH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is G8 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 SRH 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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