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GL62 CWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,581 mi
Last recorded120,581 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 120,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 115,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake sticking intermitantly

Pass 21 May 2024 110,851 miles

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

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

hand brake release mechanism sticking slightly

Pass 23 May 2023 106,610 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 98,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 92,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 89,282 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,795 miles

Exhaust clamp damaged but not affecting the security of the exhaust system

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,701 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,253 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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GL62 CWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL62 CWV, 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 GL62 CWV registered?

GL62 CWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is GL62 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 CWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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