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GL62 KWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,361 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s front hose corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,056 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,793 miles

Central EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP BROKEN.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,825 miles

offside front tyre worn on outter and inner edges

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 KWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

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

Is GL62 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 KWJ 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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