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CE62 GHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,573 mi
Last recorded149,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 149,573 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 149,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,439 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 134,433 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges on 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges on 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,085 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os both lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os smearing blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os both lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os smearing blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center ns/os seek advice for replacement/ preventative maintenance (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 84,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,921 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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CE62 GHU 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 73.3%.

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 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 CE62 GHU, 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 CE62 GHU registered?

CE62 GHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is CE62 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 GHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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