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GV61 FUB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,997 mi
Last recorded91,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,997 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,649 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 70,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,799 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,555 miles

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

full undertrays and cover fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

full undertrays and cover fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,989 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged to cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,086 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread deapth and bald edges

offside rear tyre 2mm tread deapth and bald edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged 225/40/18 Y Conti

Fail 29 Jan 2016 26,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged 225/40/18 Y Conti

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,349 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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GV61 FUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV61 FUB, 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 GV61 FUB registered?

GV61 FUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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