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GL12 MLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 53,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 53,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,826 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 MLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL12 MLK, 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

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What year was GL12 MLK registered?

GL12 MLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is GL12 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 MLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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