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GU12 XON

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,797 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 24 Mar 2021 106,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

under side engine cover

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,216 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,854 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,661 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,934 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XON, 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 XON registered?

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

Is GU12 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 XON shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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