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GL12 TCU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,730 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,809 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,561 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,277 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,920 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 TCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

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