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GY62 HKM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 95,994 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2020 93,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2018 86,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Fail 28 Dec 2018 86,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Fail 14 Dec 2018 86,770 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,798 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

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

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