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GF62 VVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,400 mi
Last recorded178,400 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 178,400 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Jul 2019 175,047 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 140,781 miles

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

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

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

front tyre's have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,416 miles

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

front tyres have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb misaligned (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake slight imbalance

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,672 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 VVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

GF62 VVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is GF62 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 VVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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