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LD12 GVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,112 mi
Last recorded43,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 43,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,044 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,480 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 26,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,090 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,569 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge close to chord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge close to chord (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LD12 GVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD12 GVR, 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 LD12 GVR registered?

LD12 GVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is LD12 GVR safe to buy?

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