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GX10 STX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX10 STX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 103,045 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 103,045 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,538 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 67,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,913 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,917 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GX10 STX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX10 STX, 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 GX10 STX registered?

GX10 STX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is GX10 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX10 STX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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