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GJ12 VAF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,877 mi
Last recorded154,877 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 154,877 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 154,877 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 135,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,183 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,003 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 112,002 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,576 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,900 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low + wear + scoring on discs

front tyres starting to wear on edges [225/40/18y]

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,508 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 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.

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