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GU12 AYW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,134 mi
Last recorded120,134 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 120,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022
Fail 4 Sep 2022 110,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 69,304 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 69,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 65,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,962 miles

FLOOR COVERS ON AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE & HAS SLIGHT TYRE WALL DAMAGE.OK AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS ON CENTRE OF TYRES.OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,666 miles

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

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

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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GU12 AYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU12 AYW, 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 GU12 AYW registered?

GU12 AYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GU12 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 AYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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