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LS12 GCY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 104,674 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (no canvass visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability excessively corroded (trailing arm mounting insecure) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm insecure from excessively corroded Sub-frame section (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (no canvass visible)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,089 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,284 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2019 67,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 May 2018 59,954 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer tyre shoulder wear 225/40/18 92Y

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2017 51,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,101 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle and over engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 GCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS12 GCY, 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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LS12 GCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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