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GV12 JMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,142 miles

Under trays obscuring some components from full view.

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 81,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

run flat type tyres only fitted to front

Pass 23 May 2024 75,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And stone chip Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,607 miles

windscreen cracked zone b

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured on previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,664 miles

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 29 Jul 2019 37,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY SCORED AND LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,569 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres low on tread

225/40x19 fronts 255/35x18 rears

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

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 JMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

GV12 JMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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