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GY12 TBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 83,292 miles

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

under of vehicle has cover

Fail 8 Dec 2025 83,292 miles

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

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

under of vehicle has cover

Pass 9 Dec 2024 78,497 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,497 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 75,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,221 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing (195/60/16)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\60\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,318 miles

195/60/16

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ?sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

195/60/16

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ?sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (and 3mm tread depth) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise brake check

parking brake travel long

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,348 miles

195/60/16

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,788 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing 195/60/16

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,609 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 TBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

GY12 TBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 TBX safe to buy?

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