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GY12 GJK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner plastic inner wing cover damaged , section missing and loose

Nearside Front headlight wash system leaking

Undertray not fully secure under tray damaged/ broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

airbag under steering wheel cover damaged been repair

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged.

Fail 10 Jun 2022 65,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wing panel fouling tyre and insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,225 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

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

Is GY12 GJK safe to buy?

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