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GU12 OVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,813 mi
Last recorded63,813 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 63,813 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2025 61,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,992 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,317 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,256 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,732 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,937 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 OVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

GU12 OVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GU12 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 OVL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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