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GJ12 UGA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,260 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 81,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 80,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Ride height sensor linkage / arm broken. (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder scrubbed / worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder scrubbed / worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed / worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,964 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm ball joint has excess play / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cuts reaching ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,939 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips and cracks in zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 61,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play /movement. (camber arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips and cracks in zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,844 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Three chips. (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,507 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre : deteriorated / shoulders heavily worn.

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

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 UGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

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

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