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C6 HSK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 HSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 98,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 180,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 167,640 miles

clean emissions

Fail 21 Oct 2024 167,640 miles

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

clean emissions

Pass 30 May 2024 92,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 156,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake slow to operate

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,193 miles

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,683 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,221 miles

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

engine & undertray covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 64,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,691 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 43,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 43,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,282 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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C6 HSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 C6 HSK, 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 C6 HSK registered?

C6 HSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is C6 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 HSK shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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