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GIB 4587

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 4587
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,267 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as they pass past fuel tank from undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as they pass past fuel tank from undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,332 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,946 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,526 miles

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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GIB 4587 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GIB 4587, 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 GIB 4587 registered?

GIB 4587 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is GIB 4587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 4587 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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