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BD12 GJY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,057 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2024 121,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,472 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,659 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,432 miles

Offside Front Lower splash guard damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,424 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Sep 2015 70,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,710 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BD12 GJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD12 GJY, 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 BD12 GJY registered?

BD12 GJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 GJY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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