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GD62 BMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD62 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (Marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 96,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 31 Aug 2017 74,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight damage to front registration plate

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight damage to front registration plate

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

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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GD62 BMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 GD62 BMU, 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 GD62 BMU registered?

GD62 BMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is GD62 BMU safe to buy?

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