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A22 HMT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 HMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 123,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2025 122,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 95,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 88,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 101,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,181 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 8 Jul 2022 90,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,976 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 6 Jul 2018 54,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 34,145 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,733 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 32,730 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 18,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,532 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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A22 HMT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 A22 HMT, 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 A22 HMT registered?

A22 HMT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is A22 HMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 HMT shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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