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GO03 RGG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,118 mi
Last recorded82,118 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO03 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,379 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 74,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 60,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,873 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 44,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all has chipped sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18/94Y (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner and outer shoulder bald

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18/92Y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18/94Y (4.1.E.1)

both tyre tread bald on the inner and outer shoulders on the front tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,833 miles

nsf tyre worn partially on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,458 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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GO03 RGG 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 GO03 RGG, 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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GO03 RGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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