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GJ12 GCZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,872 mi
Last recorded158,872 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,872 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 158,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,106 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,045 miles

Engine & under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,444 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ12 GCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GJ12 GCZ, 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 GJ12 GCZ registered?

GJ12 GCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 GCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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