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GU12 XOK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 137,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,349 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Mar 2023 128,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 18 Mar 2023 128,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Mar 2022 125,166 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 122,103 miles

front under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,425 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,132 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,132 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front and nsr (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

GU12 XOK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GU12 XOK safe to buy?

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