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GJ12 YYK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,030 mi
Last recorded205,030 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 205,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2023 202,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 186,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 169,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 154,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,207 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 131,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,315 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 YYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

GJ12 YYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 YYK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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