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D12 GUY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 GUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 57,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,869 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,984 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,891 miles

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

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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D12 GUY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 D12 GUY, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 GUY registered?

D12 GUY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is D12 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 GUY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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