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GK12 VVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,490 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 106,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,570 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside weeping grease..offside cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,079 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 72,524 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake disc pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,674 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 VVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

GK12 VVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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