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AF12 HLP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,938 mi
Last recorded49,938 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 49,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 47,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 45,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,365 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,562 miles

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

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))

rattling noise heard beneath vehicle, unable to pinpoint at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,252 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 HLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HLP, 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 AF12 HLP registered?

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

Is AF12 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HLP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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