MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,080 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
General corrosion on parts under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
General corrosion on parts under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake low effort
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake low effort
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover and under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advised both fronts(benefit of doubt given) (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GY12 TGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 TGE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GY12 TGE?
You can check the full history of GY12 TGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GY12 TGE registered?
GY12 TGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2012.
Is GY12 TGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for GY12 TGE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GY12 TGE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY12 TGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.