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GF62 PHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,692 mi
Last recorded183,692 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 183,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 180,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 176,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,589 miles

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

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

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,317 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,270 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2016 43,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2d)

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

wipers smear

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,981 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 PHU 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 84.6%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

GF62 PHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is GF62 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 PHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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