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GU62 SMX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 64,744 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 60,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at outer end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 49,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,358 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,618 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not detected.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not detected.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

emissions not detected.

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

emissions not detected.

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions not detected.

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,264 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.emissions not detected.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,840 miles

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED.ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,464 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 SMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

GU62 SMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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