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GY12 VYH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,575 mi
Last recorded219,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 219,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corroded in front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes light corrosion above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 219,575 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corroded in front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes light corrosion above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 197,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 181,698 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning part of high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2021 163,880 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 163,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 153,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 136,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,792 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,286 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near the limit

Offside Rear tyre on the limit-225/45/17

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,694 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges no cords visible time of test

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 VYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VYH, 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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GY12 VYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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