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GY62 KKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,094 mi
Last recorded252,094 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 KKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 252,094 miles

front brake pads wearing low-n s f link boot perished-exhaust flexi deteriated-front to rear brake pipes corroded-n s f and o s f upper suspension arms bushes slightly perished-

n s f tyre edges worn low-o s f tyre edges worn low-slight oil leak-

Fail 14 Oct 2022 252,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached link boot (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n s f tyre edges worn low-o s f tyre edges worn low-slight oil leak-

Pass 9 Sep 2021 219,024 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 215,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 206,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 195,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,386 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear Nail in tyre both sides. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 142,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,337 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 KKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KKJ, 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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GY62 KKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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