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GY12 CKL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,390 mi
Last recorded152,390 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 135,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 127,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,435 miles

emissions did not register

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,968 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,222 miles

Only 50% of centre stop light working @ time of test

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 CKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY12 CKL, 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 CKL registered?

GY12 CKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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