2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · GM10 AMG
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 38,927 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM10 AMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 38,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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GM10 AMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (GM10 AMG) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure canvas exposed (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad lining broken and moving (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GM10 AMG Mileage History
- 07/07/202333,081 mi
- 21/07/202333,092 mi+11 mi
- 04/06/202434,439 mi+1,347 mi
- 20/05/202535,203 mi+764 mi
- 30/06/202638,927 mi+3,724 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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