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G4 YGA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,759 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,687 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 51,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,897 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 47,897 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,485 miles

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

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

check pad wear warning on dash but unable to visually see on test if wear wire worn through

service due warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2021 44,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

check pad wear warning on dash but unable to visually see on test if wear wire worn through

service due warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,066 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,614 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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G4 YGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G4 YGA, 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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G4 YGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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