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GU12 ONX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ONX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,276 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,468 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,468 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut to inner tread and slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,926 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 ONX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU12 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

GU12 ONX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is GU12 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ONX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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