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DY62 GZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 107,944 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,596 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,106 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 84,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,696 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers ,obscuring certain components.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,239 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,013 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,373 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted,obscuring certain components.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,555 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 37,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,381 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 GZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

DY62 GZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is DY62 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GZO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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