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GL12 MVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,115 mi
Last recorded125,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,115 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s screen washer poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Fail 22 Jun 2026 125,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner door handle faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s screen washer poor

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,358 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2025 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,045 miles

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear meatal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,276 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,430 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage and deep cut in outer sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2021 93,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage and deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,181 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2020 91,181 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 68,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear

Pass 19 May 2017 49,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2016 45,626 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Near side front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,944 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 MVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

GL12 MVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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