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GL12 NKG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,989 mi
Last recorded163,989 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 163,989 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2025 163,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2024 154,625 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 154,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake performances low

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,236 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,905 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 124,898 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nail inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,975 miles

Cuts to Nearside front tyre wall.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre valve cap missing.

Windscreen stone chipped.

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 NKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

Is GL12 NKG safe to buy?

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