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GU62 SDO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,198 mi
Last recorded36,198 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 36,198 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 29,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,281 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 24,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,715 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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GU62 SDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU62 SDO, 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

How do I check the history of GU62 SDO?

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What year was GU62 SDO registered?

GU62 SDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is GU62 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 SDO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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