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GD12 HSO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

250,336 mi
Last recorded250,336 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 250,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 243,319 miles

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

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

play in steering

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2023 224,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 193,507 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 184,888 miles

all under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 178,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 170,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 160,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 160,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,025 miles

emissions too low for printout

Fail 21 Sep 2017 148,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too low for printout

Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 131,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,615 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE EXCESSIVELEY WORN ON EDGES

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 HSO is a 2012 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 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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

GD12 HSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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