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GJ12 YYC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,068 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 88,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,590 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,744 miles

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

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,671 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 YYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 YYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ12 YYC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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