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EA12 HDJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 109,979 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 109,949 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 109,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2020 86,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,347 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,302 miles

Damaged to o/s/f bumper area

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,302 miles

Damaged to o/s/f bumper area

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA12 HDJ, 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 EA12 HDJ registered?

EA12 HDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is EA12 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 HDJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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