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LS12 GVC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 90,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 81,010 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,829 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2025 80,829 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,610 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,849 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2021 64,925 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes in wheelarches have light corrosion, now cleaned / greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, badly ribbed on inside faces and some vibration starting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 ends in wheelarches have light corrosion, now cleaned and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,981 miles

Some brake pipes have light corrosion, now cleaned/greased.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 45,981 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts, nearside worst and dangerous (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Some brake pipes have light corrosion, now cleaned/greased.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on edges (increase pressures) especially insides (advise to check/adjust steering alignment).

Brake pad wear indicator is illuminated and rear pads are wearing down.

High level brake light (multiple leds) has six that are not operating.

Unable to test sills and most underside areas/pipes etc due to sheilding

as before both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,748 miles

High level brake light has a few L.E.D,s not working

Slight play in both N/S/F and O/S/F wheel bearings

rear tyres close to wear markers in center of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,043 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight play in both N/S/F and O/S/F wheel bearings

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 GVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS12 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

LS12 GVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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