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GL12 MLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 117,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,802 miles

Front Inner both sides tires wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,376 miles

Clean Emissions Test No Print-out

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 MLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MLZ, 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 GL12 MLZ registered?

GL12 MLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GL12 MLZ safe to buy?

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