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GY62 FDJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 138,568 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside x2 mainline front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,468 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 125,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,136 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 38,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,243 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 FDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDJ, 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 GY62 FDJ registered?

GY62 FDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GY62 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 FDJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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