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GY62 KNX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

160,479 mi
Last recorded160,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 160,479 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 160,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 160,435 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 160,186 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 159,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 145,293 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 144,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 133,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 133,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 127,766 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 127,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2022 127,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 101,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,595 miles

off side and nearside rear tyres at 2mm in centre

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 KNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 KNX, 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

How do I check the history of GY62 KNX?

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What year was GY62 KNX registered?

GY62 KNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is GY62 KNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 KNX shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY62 KNX have outstanding finance?

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