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GV12 TUP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,771 mi
Last recorded140,771 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 140,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 May 2025 140,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2024 134,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 128,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 128,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY lipped and scorn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY lipped and scorn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Worn BALD inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel OUTER rim damaged

Offside Front worn BALD inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2020 88,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2018 58,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,993 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 35,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,364 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 TUP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 TUP, 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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GV12 TUP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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