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GL12 AOR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 99,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 93,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 65,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,899 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 59,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,726 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 47,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,741 miles

All tyres perishing

Chip in windscreen centre

Offside Front Tyre splits inner wall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,349 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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GL12 AOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL12 AOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL12 AOR?

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What year was GL12 AOR registered?

GL12 AOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is GL12 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 AOR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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