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GY62 AZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 171,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 168,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 165,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 149,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,876 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,985 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 136,394 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels- stone cuts, no chords visible time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 136,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels- stone cuts, no chords visible time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,426 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)

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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GY62 AZV 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 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 GY62 AZV, 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 GY62 AZV registered?

GY62 AZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is GY62 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 AZV 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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