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GY12 TAV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,021 mi
Last recorded127,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,988 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,487 miles

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 TAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

GY12 TAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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