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GF62 BUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm,forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,639 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,474 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 90,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 79,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,544 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 17 May 2019 60,687 miles

Nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 18 May 2018 47,063 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 31,321 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm

Pass 18 May 2016 17,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,336 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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GF62 BUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF62 BUA, 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 GF62 BUA registered?

GF62 BUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GF62 BUA safe to buy?

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