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GY12 CCK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 59,519 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 59,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 40,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 32,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

Fail 12 May 2021 32,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 31,955 miles

both front tyres have small age related cuts

Pass 17 May 2019 30,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres have age related cuts

Pass 11 May 2018 29,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 25,022 miles

Front 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 CCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GY12 CCK, 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 GY12 CCK registered?

GY12 CCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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