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GK12 VTP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,947 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 70,498 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 70,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,094 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre small cut to tread

Fail 24 Apr 2017 18,205 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Central Exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Tyre small cut to tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 14,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,026 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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GK12 VTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

GK12 VTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 VTP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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