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GYW 770

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYW 770
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 78,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,648 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front metal brake pipe has advanced surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,921 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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GYW 770 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYW 770, 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

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What year was GYW 770 registered?

GYW 770 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is GYW 770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYW 770 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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