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GV12 OKZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 71,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 68,800 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame Attachment bracket / mounting Corroded O/S/R & N/S/R

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 58,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,341 miles

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

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,340 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,960 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,941 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

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 OKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GV12 OKZ, 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 OKZ registered?

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

Is GV12 OKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 OKZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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