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GV62 DYS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,876 mi
Last recorded153,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 153,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 153,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,579 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 149,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 146,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,513 miles

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 12 Dec 2018 107,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,504 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

emissions too clean to test

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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GV62 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV62 DYS, 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 GV62 DYS registered?

GV62 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is GV62 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 DYS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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