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GL12 MVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 MVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,912 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 68,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,263 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 45,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,767 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 x small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, wearing on inner edge, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,743 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,697 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 MVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

Is GL12 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 MVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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