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GC11 FEB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC11 FEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 82,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in front of wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidev wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in front of n/s wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside UNABLE TO INSPECT BRAKE PIPES ABOVE UNDER SHIELD . RECOMMEND FURTHER INSPECTION

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 32,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 255/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,191 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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GC11 FEB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GC11 FEB, 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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GC11 FEB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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