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GD12 KWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,637 mi
Last recorded247,637 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 247,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 247,636 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT FACING UP (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT FACING UP (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced ALL NOT WORKING (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 222,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 222,561 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT FACING UP (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 217,030 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 214,760 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 214,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly N/S/R low reading. (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 215,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 212,294 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 212,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 201,749 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Unable to see true condition of rear inner pads.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 201,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Unable to see true condition of rear inner pads.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 201,676 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 185,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 159,756 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 159,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,273 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,272 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Appears insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 91,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,363 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,030 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 KWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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