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DX12 GYS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,501 mi
Last recorded194,501 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 194,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 184,757 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 184,720 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 174,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 174,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 162,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper anti roll bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 162,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper anti roll bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 148,869 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 148,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 143,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 143,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking nearside (unable to determine location due to under covers) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 137,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,256 miles

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,143 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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DX12 GYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX12 GYS, 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 DX12 GYS registered?

DX12 GYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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