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GD54 SAL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,413 mi
Last recorded151,413 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 151,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 151,403 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system - rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER WING LINER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2021 111,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,404 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,833 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,780 miles

Emissions not tested due to water pump leaking and noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

water pump leaking and noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GD54 SAL 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 68.8%.

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 GD54 SAL, 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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GD54 SAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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