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GJ62 TJV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 118,345 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2026 118,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 90,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 May 2022 90,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2021 85,737 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 May 2021 85,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BECAUSE OF N/S/F DOOR (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2020 81,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,630 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,102 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT CUTS ON THE OUTER WALL 225X45X17

Fail 26 Aug 2017 74,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225X45X17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front SLIGHT CUTS ON THE OUTER WALL 225X45X17

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,444 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 TJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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