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AF12 HMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,905 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,390 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall. No cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall. No cords showing

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall. No cords showing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,427 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 HMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

AF12 HMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AF12 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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