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GK62 YWB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,972 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 114,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached OSF Lower Rear Arm Excessive Play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,536 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s side repeater cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GK62 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

GK62 YWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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