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GD12 LDC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,654 mi
Last recorded177,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 177,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 171,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 162,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 152,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,744 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 131,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 129,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,439 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 109,881 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,782 miles

guards fitted to underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,357 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 LDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

GD12 LDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GD12 LDC safe to buy?

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