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GV12 VLF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

158,408 mi
Last recorded158,408 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 158,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 149,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 139,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 104,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,318 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp cloudy

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,213 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,186 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 VLF 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 94.4%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

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

Is GV12 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 VLF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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