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GD12 GWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,912 mi
Last recorded155,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 155,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 145,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,707 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [fwd] arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod joint to steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 33,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GD12 GWV, 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 GD12 GWV registered?

GD12 GWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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