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GJ62 XPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 140,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,972 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 130,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 130,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2023 116,177 miles

Engine undertray is damp (possible leak)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 116,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smearing wiper blades

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,235 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 108,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 90,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,429 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 XPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

GJ62 XPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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