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GU62 ZZN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,100 mi
Last recorded182,100 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 182,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 178,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 174,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 171,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 168,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 165,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 162,064 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 162,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 159,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 154,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 149,287 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on its edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,927 miles

both front tyres starting to bald on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 11,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to bald on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

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 ZZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

Is GU62 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZZN 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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