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GY12 TGU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,263 mi
Last recorded165,263 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 165,263 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened bout side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bout side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 136,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,056 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 24 May 2021 101,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 81,309 miles

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

Nearside Front body damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 81,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low due to damage (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front body damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 58,988 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 58,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,692 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 37,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 37,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,428 miles

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

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

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 TGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

GY12 TGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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