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GJ62 ORA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 117,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 106,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top mounting bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar drop link gaiters cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,234 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 33,728 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 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GJ62 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

GJ62 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is GJ62 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 ORA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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