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DV12 HHK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,068 mi
Last recorded140,068 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 140,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 140,068 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,863 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark level down (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms front bushes split, play. nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside & offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark level down (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms front bushes split, play. nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside & offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,196 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,362 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHK, 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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DV12 HHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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