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DF61 GUG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,543 mi
Last recorded58,543 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 GUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads, both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trays.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, very close!! Change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bushes beginning to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, very close!! Change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bushes beginning to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,251 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 56,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,969 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 54,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm ball joint, marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,589 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 49,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,685 miles

rear brake pipe has been greased

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,408 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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DF61 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF61 GUG, 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 DF61 GUG registered?

DF61 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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