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GV12 VKD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 44,901 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 44,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,825 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 41,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 41,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2023 40,123 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 40,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 38,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,895 miles

Covers on underside and in engine bay obscuring some testable components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 30,895 miles

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

Covers on underside and in engine bay obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,564 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 28,564 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,184 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 VKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV12 VKD registered?

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

Is GV12 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 VKD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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