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GK12 VTT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,342 mi
Last recorded65,342 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,550 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2025 61,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 56,249 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 56,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin both sides advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,199 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 51,199 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,235 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 46,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 36,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,107 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,187 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 19,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,898 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 VTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GK12 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

GK12 VTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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