MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Coolant leak ()
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear + scoring on discs
front tyres starting to wear on edges [225/40/18y]
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ12 VAF 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 GJ12 VAF, 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 VAF registered?
GJ12 VAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is GJ12 VAF safe to buy?
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