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GL62 JKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 JKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,808 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 63,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,075 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 49,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,475 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 39,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,456 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 JKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

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

Is GL62 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 JKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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