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GU12 OTD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 62,091 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,878 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing off i nner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,512 miles

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

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

rear tyres have cuts to sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

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 OTD 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 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 OTD registered?

GU12 OTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 OTD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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