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GJ62 TEU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,389 mi
Last recorded186,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 186,389 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 186,385 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 179,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2024 170,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 159,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,252 miles

Front brake discs are scored and worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,722 miles

Offside front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,821 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 TEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

GJ62 TEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is GJ62 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 TEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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