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GX12 NRZ

2012 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,912 mi
Last recorded157,912 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes C25091,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NRZ
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 151,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,578 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 144,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,528 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,563 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 121,828 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 105,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,674 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,483 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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GX12 NRZ is a 2012 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 91,693 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX12 NRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes C250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX12 NRZ registered?

GX12 NRZ is a 2012 Mercedes C250, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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