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GK12 VTA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 116,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded by undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded by undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 102,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,976 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 93,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,134 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 90,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 90,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 58,752 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack within the tread

both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,053 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,377 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

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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GK12 VTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK12 VTA, 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 GK12 VTA registered?

GK12 VTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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