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GO56 MPH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO56 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down front of engine and on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 122,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge warn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,651 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,284 miles

advise on all tyre wear

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,452 miles

Offside Front tyre slight curb damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem split

Nearside Rear Valve stem split

Offside Front Valve stem split

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,755 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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GO56 MPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 GO56 MPH, 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 GO56 MPH registered?

GO56 MPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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