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GU62 TXW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 TXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 99,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,429 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 77,194 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,121 miles

rear transverse brake pipe corroded

sill covers ,engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2019 51,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,368 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Multiple items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,654 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 TXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

GU62 TXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is GU62 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 TXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU62 TXW have outstanding finance?

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