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GF12 OGP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,535 mi
Last recorded269,535 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 269,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 223,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 202,504 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 202,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2023 201,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 186,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 165,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,069 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

n/s front tyre bald outer edge

suggest tracking checke fronts worn unevn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,069 miles

n/s front tyre bald outer edge

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

suggest tracking checke fronts worn unevn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,861 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest tracking check fronts starting to wear uneven

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 OGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 OGP registered?

GF12 OGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 OGP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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