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AF12 HMC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 68,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 67,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,306 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,025 miles

offside front tyre has a deep cut but within the requirements

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 HMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

AF12 HMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HMC 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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