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GL12 YPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,031 mi
Last recorded119,031 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 119,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 106,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm "check brake pad warning on dash" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 106,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm "check brake pad warning on dash" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 92,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 84,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 84,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 28,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GL12 YPZ 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 80%.

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 GL12 YPZ, 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 GL12 YPZ registered?

GL12 YPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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