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GX12 LHK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 78,160 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not carried out due to brake pipe clearly excessively corroded and leaking above rear diff. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 72,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge of the treaded section

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 66,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside [2-3000 miles] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded sections of the tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside [2-3000 miles] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded sections of the tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,445 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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GX12 LHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX12 LHK, 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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GX12 LHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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