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GV61 NYN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,333 mi
Last recorded136,333 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 NYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 136,333 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 136,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 119,933 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,684 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 93,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,075 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 83,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,786 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 15 Jan 2017 59,223 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)

engine and under tray covers

Fail 15 Jan 2017 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner and outer edges cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and under tray covers

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,336 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage but no cords exposed.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,097 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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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GV61 NYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV61 NYN, 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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GV61 NYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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