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GY62 VZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 93,614 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 76,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,912 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 67,887 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 59,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release lever broken & unable to release handbrake as intended. (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,905 miles

Some damage to n/s front tyre wall.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 77,905 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Some damage to n/s front tyre wall.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,995 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 44,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,070 miles

top engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 15,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

top engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,452 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 VZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

GY62 VZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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