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GJ12 KNH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 105,415 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,641 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 94,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,810 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,152 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm, small cuts in inner sidewall

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 52,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Both tyres worn badly on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall has cuts not in excess of requirements

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 45,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,717 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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GJ12 KNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ12 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

GJ12 KNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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