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GV12 FEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,366 mi
Last recorded85,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 85,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 75,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going From N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread not to cords at present 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,428 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,928 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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GV12 FEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV12 FEJ, 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 GV12 FEJ registered?

GV12 FEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GV12 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 FEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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