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AE12 HWB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,591 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 50,708 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,874 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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AE12 HWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE12 HWB, 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 AE12 HWB registered?

AE12 HWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AE12 HWB safe to buy?

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