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GA12 BAS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA12 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,117 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,103 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides warn to core inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 60,300 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,429 miles

engine covers fitted.

unable to detect emissions.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,952 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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GA12 BAS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GA12 BAS, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GA12 BAS registered?

GA12 BAS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is GA12 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA12 BAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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