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GY62 BAU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 46,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 46,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner sidewall showing ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk out inner sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Oct 2024 36,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,270 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 13,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 10,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,605 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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GY62 BAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

GY62 BAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GY62 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 BAU 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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