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GU62 UAX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 14,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight Buckle Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% Working Lower Lamp Illuminates Upper Lamp Faulty (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 13,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Unable to Extend Seatbelt (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Unable To Test Seat Belt Buckle Due To Faulty Fault With Seat Belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 12,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,469 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 UAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,143cc 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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

GU62 UAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GU62 UAX 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.

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