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GJ62 KVA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,235 mi
Last recorded50,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 KVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 45,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 45,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,954 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,534 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,981 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 27,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,778 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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GJ62 KVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJ62 KVA, 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 GJ62 KVA registered?

GJ62 KVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is GJ62 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 KVA shows 14 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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