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DE12 HGL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,624 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,438 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,180 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe, On limit at time of test will require attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch, On limit at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f droplink lower dust cover deteriorated, still holding grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads starting to wear low on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,206 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non standard rear exhaust system fitted.

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 59,201 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non standard rear exhaust system fitted.

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,453 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,218 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 HGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE12 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

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