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GU62 SMV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

229,755 mi
Last recorded229,755 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 229,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side raer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 229,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side raer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 223,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 218,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 218,638 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 211,726 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 211,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 205,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 182,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 164,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 153,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 153,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,907 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,383 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 SMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

GU62 SMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GU62 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 SMV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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