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GP12 AUL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,272 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 127,209 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 127,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,262 miles

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit undulations inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit undulations inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

wipers streaky

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,332 miles

tyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge

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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GP12 AUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP12 AUL, 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 GP12 AUL registered?

GP12 AUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is GP12 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP12 AUL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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