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CY12 HXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,492 mi
Last recorded115,492 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 115,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 107,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 98,990 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 98,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 89,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,778 miles

noise coming from steering column

Pass 14 May 2021 81,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 79,484 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,562 miles

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

front damaged

presenter adviced

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CY12 HXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY12 HXS, 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 CY12 HXS registered?

CY12 HXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is CY12 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 HXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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