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EY62 HYN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 152,552 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 152,551 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 147,269 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint pointing down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 140,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint pointing down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer edge in unrepairable area,low on tread

bad oil leak

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 2 Aug 2021 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and badly leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer edge in unrepairable area,low on tread

bad oil leak

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges,damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 30 Jul 2020 99,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges,damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 May 2019 82,827 miles

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front tyre has multiple damage around outer sidewall

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front wheel-rims damaged

Fail 3 May 2019 82,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front tyre has multiple damage around outer sidewall

Rear Parking Brake Efficiencies low

brake fluid level becoming low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front wheel-rims damaged

Pass 7 May 2018 66,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs slightly worn/scored.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre has slight tear on outer sidewall.

Fail 7 May 2018 66,987 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs slightly worn/scored.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre has slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,436 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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EY62 HYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EY62 HYN, 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 EY62 HYN registered?

EY62 HYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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