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GJ12 WZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2025 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,609 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 67,609 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of somwe components

Fail 17 Nov 2021 65,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of somwe components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,525 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR TEST

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR TEST

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,355 miles

Offside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE SIDEWALL

Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE SIDEWALL

Pass 5 May 2017 42,382 miles

covers fitted throughout

Fail 2 May 2017 42,306 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage drivers door mirror has a sharp edges due to damage (6.1.C.1)

covers fitted throughout

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,062 miles

Nearside Front cut to shoulder

Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front cut to shoulder

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,168 miles

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

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 WZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

GJ12 WZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GJ12 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 WZV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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