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FT61 GZU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

282,338 mi
Last recorded282,338 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 282,338 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 275,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 272,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake release lever damaged but functions

Fail 31 Jan 2019 272,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake release lever damaged but functions

Pass 1 Oct 2018 256,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe offside rear flexible hose to front union corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 256,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has large split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside inner stop bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe offside rear flexible hose to front union corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 225,625 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 201,610 miles

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)

inner front brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 201,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

inner front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 146,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,499 miles

offside and nearside front tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,368 miles

nearside rear tyre geting low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT61 GZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT61 GZU, 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 FT61 GZU registered?

FT61 GZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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