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DV12 HHG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,232 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 88,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 88,781 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 74,810 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 74,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking Brake Level has low reserve travel suggesting adjustment is required

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,243 miles

Emissions not detected

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,384 miles

dip stick handle broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,944 miles

child seat fitted NSR

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,201 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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DV12 HHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DV12 HHG, 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 DV12 HHG registered?

DV12 HHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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