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GL62 HNP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,679 mi
Last recorded105,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 105,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 98,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 83,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 83,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 61,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 61,738 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,842 miles

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 45,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,854 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

crack on bottom of windscreen

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 HNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL62 HNP, 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 HNP registered?

GL62 HNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is GL62 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 HNP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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