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GT05 ALE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT05 ALE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,887 miles

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front steel brake pipes corroded

Rear roadsprings corroded

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front steel brake pipes corroded

Rear roadsprings corroded

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,024 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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GT05 ALE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GT05 ALE, 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 GT05 ALE registered?

GT05 ALE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GT05 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT05 ALE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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