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GU62 RZS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,784 mi
Last recorded183,784 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 RZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 183,784 miles

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))

Slight movement in front wheel bearings

Stonechips in windscreen

Surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 156,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor chips in screen

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,550 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,278 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,999 miles

emissions too low to register

front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s/f tyre has superficial damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,449 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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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GU62 RZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU62 RZS, 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 GU62 RZS registered?

GU62 RZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GU62 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 RZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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