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GY12 AOM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 AOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,350 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,240 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY12 AOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GY12 AOM, 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 GY12 AOM registered?

GY12 AOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is GY12 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 AOM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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