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GA54 MKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,541 mi
Last recorded185,541 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA54 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 185,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 178,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 178,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 170,079 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 162,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Multiple chips Outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drivers door mechanism slightly defective / Drivers door can still be opened from inside and Outside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper / Qauter bumper damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2020 147,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 147,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,230 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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GA54 MKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GA54 MKA, 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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GA54 MKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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