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GD12 GWA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,002 mi
Last recorded183,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 183,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 164,406 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 164,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 151,860 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,383 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero style blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant top up warning displayed on dash

Pass 30 May 2019 105,251 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 76,437 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r, o/s/r ()

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 76,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16,v nankang (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r, o/s/r ()

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 48,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,583 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,223 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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GD12 GWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD12 GWA, 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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GD12 GWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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