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BD12 GYU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,199 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and getting low

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and getting low

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,010 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 16 Jun 2017 57,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,351 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 27 May 2015 44,534 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 GYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD12 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

BD12 GYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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