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GJ62 TEY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,269 mi
Last recorded43,269 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 43,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by n/s/r wheel arch/floor (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 41,325 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by n/s/r wheel arch/floor (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,031 miles

Rear tyres 2mm

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 TEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 TEY, 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 GJ62 TEY registered?

GJ62 TEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GJ62 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 TEY 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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