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GK12 VVP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2.5-3mm in centre tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2.5-3mm in centre tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel break pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,839 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake pedal little reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2018 65,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,698 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,182 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 VVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

GK12 VVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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