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GD12 MJY

2012 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes C25091,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MJY
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18Y XL MO Continental sport contact (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,315 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear seat belts

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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GD12 MJY is a 2012 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 91,693 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD12 MJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes C250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD12 MJY registered?

GD12 MJY is a 2012 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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