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GV12 PSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,825 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED.FRONT BRAKE PADS 65% WEAR INNER PADS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,721 miles

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 PSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

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

Is GV12 PSZ safe to buy?

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