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GL12 MVW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,800 mi
Last recorded177,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 177,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, strongly advise tyre is replaced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 143,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, strongly advise tyre is replaced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 121,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 114,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 114,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 105,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 87,633 miles

E.M.L on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,800 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 MVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

GL12 MVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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