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EA12 HBU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,732 mi
Last recorded182,732 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 182,732 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 182,732 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 171,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 149,152 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 149,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 129,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 116,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 86,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,974 miles

(7.4B.3a)This vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations,at the time of the examination was carried out,did meet the emissions test limit,but did not produce a printout due to low emissions

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

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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EA12 HBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EA12 HBU, 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 EA12 HBU registered?

EA12 HBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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