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AF12 HMZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,333 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - attention needed asap (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 105,278 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - attention needed asap (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,088 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 HMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

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

Is AF12 HMZ safe to buy?

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