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AD12 HGU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 56,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 52,083 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 52,081 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 45,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,506 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,791 miles

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

front tyre size-225/40/18

offside rear tyre inner side wall misshapen/deteriorated slightly

rear tyre size-255/35/18

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,102 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2018 26,102 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

Pass 17 May 2017 22,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 11,924 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre edges are low and cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 11,924 miles

O/S/F Tyre edges are low and cracked

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 HGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

AD12 HGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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