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GK62 YVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025
Fail 27 Jan 2025

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024
Fail 26 Jan 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,657 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,135 miles

front number plate deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,916 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,252 miles

both front tyres getting very low on edges also n/s close to exposing cords

brake fluid level getting low

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front number plate deteriorating

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s steering

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,110 miles

Under-trays obscure components.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,043 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GK62 YVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK62 YVL, 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 GK62 YVL registered?

GK62 YVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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