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GJ62 TGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,597 mi
Last recorded116,597 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 116,597 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 115,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 107,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,328 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 60,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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 TGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

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

Is GJ62 TGK safe to buy?

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