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EY12 HYH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 139,832 miles

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

no smoke detected on emissions test-low emitter

Fail 26 Mar 2020 139,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,587 miles

Surface cuts to OSF tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,561 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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EY12 HYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY12 HYH, 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 EY12 HYH registered?

EY12 HYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 HYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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