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AF12 HLY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,231 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 87,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid level low

nsr tyre showing signs of perishing/cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,132 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on outer edge and low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,337 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate chipped and split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,503 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,616 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 HLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 HLY registered?

AF12 HLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AF12 HLY safe to buy?

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