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GY12 TCX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,117 mi
Last recorded165,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,117 miles

Front flexi exhaust section damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2026 165,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front flexi exhaust section damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 165,070 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached rear both sides rotten (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe partly undersealed

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 149,989 miles

both front anti roll bar links both lower ball joint dust covers cracking

headlight leveling device requires attention

Pass 14 Jan 2023 142,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 134,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 126,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 120,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 118,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,255 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 TCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

GY12 TCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is GY12 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 TCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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