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GU12 OTW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,010 mi
Last recorded22,010 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 22,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 20,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 19,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 17,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 15,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 12,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 10,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 6,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 5,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 4,131 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 4,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 3,299 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 OTW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GU12 OTW, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 OTW?

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What year was GU12 OTW registered?

GU12 OTW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GU12 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 OTW 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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