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CP12 YGU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,948 mi
Last recorded187,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear light lens has a small crack but not affecting emitted light.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 187,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear light lens has a small crack but not affecting emitted light.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 180,597 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 180,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,864 miles

Central Centre exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking exhaust gas or any excessive noise.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread block and on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,041 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 165,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 159,429 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 152,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is starting to wear low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pads approaching wear indicator

Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion at end to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,878 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 12 Oct 2017 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,040 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear light unit has a crack in it

Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear light unit has a crack in it

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,825 miles

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

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

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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CP12 YGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP12 YGU, 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 CP12 YGU registered?

CP12 YGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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