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GF62 LVV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,452 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,541 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 49,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,611 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front day running light cracked

oil leak from engine

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 LVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF62 LVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF62 LVV registered?

GF62 LVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2012.

Is GF62 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 LVV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF62 LVV have outstanding finance?

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