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GJ12 UFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,665 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,665 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,140 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 41,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ12 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

GJ12 UFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 UFZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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