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GY62 CYG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,232 mi
Last recorded144,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 CYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,232 miles

rear suspension arm mounting areas corroded-front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-front brake discs wearing low-brake pipes slightly corroded-

Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,044 miles

brake pipes corroded-rear suspension arms mounting areas corroded/bush's perished slightly-

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,393 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished-rear suspension arms mounting areas corroded-rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,820 miles

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2023 114,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 114,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,426 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,542 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,800 miles

Engine bay covered

Under-tray fitted

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 CYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY62 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

GY62 CYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GY62 CYG safe to buy?

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