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FH62 HWM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 HWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,370 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 89,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 83,845 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 83,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 83,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 73,326 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,622 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,992 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 37,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 21,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge

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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FH62 HWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH62 HWM, 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 FH62 HWM registered?

FH62 HWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is FH62 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 HWM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH62 HWM have outstanding finance?

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