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EA12 HWP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 126,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,105 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

mil light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 HWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

EA12 HWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 HWP safe to buy?

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