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GH59 GJH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH59 GJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 89,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear steel brake pipes heavily covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2024 81,423 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear steel brake pipes heavily covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,404 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,285 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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GH59 GJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GH59 GJH, 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 GH59 GJH registered?

GH59 GJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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