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GF62 DVT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted. Unable to inspect.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 120,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,113 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,136 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

windscreen has small chip

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,594 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 DVT 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 90.9%.

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 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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

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

Is GF62 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 DVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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