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GY62 TZL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,839 mi
Last recorded144,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 132,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,753 miles

front left airbag system fault on dash display , main supplementary warning lamp not indicating a system malfunction

front side windows ,tint may be not be legal for use on the road

Fail 17 Feb 2023 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing outer protective cover missing , slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

front left airbag system fault on dash display , main supplementary warning lamp not indicating a system malfunction

front side windows ,tint may be not be legal for use on the road

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,945 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))

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

covers ,under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))

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

covers ,under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,909 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,729 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,228 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 TZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

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

Is GY62 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 TZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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