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GY12 YRN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + wearing / perishing on edges + cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + wearing / perishing on edges + small cuts on outer wall + cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

offside front headlight washer jet doesn't fully sit on rest point

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,312 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + wearing / perishing on edges + cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + wearing / perishing on edges + small cuts on outer wall + cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

offside front headlight washer jet doesn't fully sit on rest point

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,684 miles

Offside Rear outer sidewall has cut but not exposing reinforcement

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear outer sidewall has cut but not exposing reinforcement

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,475 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 YRN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

GY12 YRN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GY12 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 YRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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