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GU62 TYS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking block broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge // advise not to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking block broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,512 miles

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,512 miles

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front damage to bumper but not likely to come detached

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,519 miles

Nearside Front damage to front bumper but not likely to come detached

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,635 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2018 53,635 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,769 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

Is GU62 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 TYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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