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AD12 HEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 HEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 72,845 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 72,839 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 53,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,376 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer rim protector not appearing to be down to cords

service indecator on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,376 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer rim protector not appearing to be down to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service indecator on

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,487 miles

O/S/F Tyre edge low

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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AD12 HEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD12 HEJ, 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 AD12 HEJ registered?

AD12 HEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AD12 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 HEJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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