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LS12 GCZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 114,631 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,041 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,982 miles

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

Under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engiune

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,146 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,939 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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LS12 GCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS12 GCZ, 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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What year was LS12 GCZ registered?

LS12 GCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LS12 GCZ safe to buy?

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