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GM04 OVA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 OVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,833 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,490 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 35,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,630 miles

undertray fitted obscuring view of underside components

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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GM04 OVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GM04 OVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM04 OVA registered?

GM04 OVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GM04 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 OVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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