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AF12 HLU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,815 mi
Last recorded88,815 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 45,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,806 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 16,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,211 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 HLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

AF12 HLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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