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DV12 HHM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,751 miles

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 6 Jul 2023 72,618 miles

Offside front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,508 miles

Offside Front worn low on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2022 68,508 miles

Offside Front worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,126 miles

air bag message on dash light not showing fault

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,631 miles

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))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,524 miles

both rear tyres feathered

offside front tyre feathered on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres feathered

offside front tyre feathered on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2015 22,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,110 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 HHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHM, 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 DV12 HHM registered?

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

Is DV12 HHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 HHM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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