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GF12 OGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,346 mi
Last recorded36,346 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged a bulge is starting too form on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low towards the inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low towards the inner shoulder

Pass 3 May 2019 9,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 5,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 5,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight distortion in sidewall

Pass 7 May 2015 3,153 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 OGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 GF12 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

GF12 OGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is GF12 OGK safe to buy?

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