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GX12 NFE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,669 mi
Last recorded107,669 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 107,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm,wearing/worn on edges,225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2026 107,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm,wearing/worn on edges,225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,309 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,146 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,495 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX12 NFE, 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 GX12 NFE registered?

GX12 NFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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