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GY62 WMV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,399 mi
Last recorded193,399 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 193,399 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 179,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most arms, both sides, inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked but not affecting light output

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

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 163,962 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing unevenly and near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Stiff on return when released (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,726 miles

Offside Front Head lamp slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,745 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,745 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,465 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 WMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY62 WMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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