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DK12 HAN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,994 mi
Last recorded66,994 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 65,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,055 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Carcass of tyre has split at join to inner sidewall exposing wires and cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,871 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 21,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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DK12 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 DK12 HAN, 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 DK12 HAN registered?

DK12 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DK12 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 HAN 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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