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GF12 VXW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 160,896 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays attached restricting view of testable items.

Pass 2 May 2025 153,998 miles

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

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 149,377 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 142,531 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 142,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 130,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 124,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 118,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,505 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 76,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

GF12 VXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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