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BD12 GYR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,431 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front central arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,284 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush started to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush started to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush started to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tyre also has a cut in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush started to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,753 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,721 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 57,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,137 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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BD12 GYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

BD12 GYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 GYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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