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GY62 TYV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 110,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,374 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 98,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,755 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,491 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 TYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TYV, 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

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What year was GY62 TYV registered?

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

Is GY62 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 TYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY62 TYV have outstanding finance?

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