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GL62 HOD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 106,619 miles

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum

Offside Rear noise from brake drum

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 106,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum

Offside Rear noise from brake drum

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in near side front inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,992 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 36,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GL62 HOD 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 86.7%.

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 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 HOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL62 HOD registered?

GL62 HOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GL62 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 HOD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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