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GF12 BXO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 152,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2025 152,446 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 133,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,562 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on the edge , cracking needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on the edge , cracking, needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both side rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 May 2019 95,438 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted

Fail 6 May 2019 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower undertray fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 89,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,398 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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GF12 BXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GF12 BXO, 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 GF12 BXO registered?

GF12 BXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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