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GU62 TXN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,679 mi
Last recorded101,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 67,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight bulge

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,770 miles

Child's seat fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TXN, 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 GU62 TXN registered?

GU62 TXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is GU62 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 TXN shows 12 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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