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AF12 HLO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,684 mi
Last recorded108,684 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 108,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded in places. under covers fitted would need covers removing to inspect pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 62,389 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Park brake little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,179 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water ingress between lamination distorting slightly (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable puncture

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,135 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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AF12 HLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF12 HLO, 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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AF12 HLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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