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GU12 OJW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,298 mi
Last recorded152,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 152,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (nearside more than offside) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,723 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to detect

Parking brake travel getting long

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 111,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 56,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small damage to left front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,871 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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GU12 OJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU12 OJW, 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 GU12 OJW registered?

GU12 OJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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