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DE12 HGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

244,969 mi
Last recorded244,969 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 244,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 226,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 124,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 103,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on shoulders close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 103,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on shoulders close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE ON THE LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat n/s/r unable to carry out full belt inspection

Pass 6 May 2015 34,499 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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DE12 HGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE12 HGK, 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 DE12 HGK registered?

DE12 HGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DE12 HGK safe to buy?

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