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DY62 GZF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 121,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 121,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 110,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 110,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,353 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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DY62 GZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY62 GZF, 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 DY62 GZF registered?

DY62 GZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DY62 GZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GZF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY62 GZF have outstanding finance?

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