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GX62 FTA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 61,498 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 51,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 49,793 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 45,541 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,401 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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GX62 FTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol 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 GX62 FTA, 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 GX62 FTA registered?

GX62 FTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is GX62 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX62 FTA 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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