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EK12 UHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,033 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 82,032 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre wearing outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,638 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,526 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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EK12 UHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK12 UHJ, 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 EK12 UHJ registered?

EK12 UHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EK12 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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