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GU12 OXG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,237 mi
Last recorded129,237 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,062 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,817 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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 OXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

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

Is GU12 OXG safe to buy?

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