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G8 VGP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,263 mi
Last recorded128,263 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,473 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,428 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,420 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rusted and holed by osr subframe mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 103,019 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 98,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,363 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 1 Feb 2018 54,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,504 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 32,504 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,303 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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G8 VGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

G8 VGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is G8 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 VGP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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