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GY12 VYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,822 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 125,822 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,288 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,791 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 VYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

GY12 VYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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