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DY62 GZT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Jan 2024 83,185 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 May 2018 65,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,614 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 GZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY62 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

DY62 GZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is DY62 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GZT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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