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GIL 7294

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7294
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn general wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,866 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Slight Deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 91,920 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nasty cut on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,161 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,089 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,179 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,253 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,090 miles

tiny metal pieces in tread of rear tyres.

tread lowish on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,186 miles

nail in n/s.r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

small metal bits ? in tread of rear tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,186 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/f tyre (4.1.D.1a)

nail in n/s.r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

small metal bits ? in tread of rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,361 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2015 34,361 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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GIL 7294 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIL 7294, 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 GIL 7294 registered?

GIL 7294 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GIL 7294 safe to buy?

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