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GJ12 GDY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2020 117,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 105,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 100,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

could'nt test diesel emissions DPF fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 74,262 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers restrict full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,118 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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GJ12 GDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ12 GDY, 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 GJ12 GDY registered?

GJ12 GDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GJ12 GDY safe to buy?

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