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GY62 TXO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,326 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 125,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2018 70,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,527 miles

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

Front brakes 20% o/s & n/s

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

Rear brake 20% o/s & n/s

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,670 miles

Front Offside & Nearside tyres has cracks but not reached the cords

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,830 miles

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

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 TXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

GY62 TXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GY62 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 TXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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