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LS12 GVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,394 mi
Last recorded171,394 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 171,394 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 155,923 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side Rear + Above Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 155,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side Rear + Above Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 220,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Jun 2020 197,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,382 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,828 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight flat on rim (innner) advise early replacement of road wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,828 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight flat on rim (innner) advise early replacement of road wheel

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 GVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

LS12 GVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LS12 GVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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