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FL12 HJK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,169 mi
Last recorded126,169 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 HJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 126,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust system mounting worn - noisy and heat shield movement (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened service brake is binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges 1.7mm (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weakened - offside rear is corroded slight (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges 1.7mm (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn foot pedal has high reserve travel - it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened service brake is fluctuating slightly - offside rear brake disc covers corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside both front facing upper and lower arms bushes are worn cracked deteriorated movement in bushes - nearside front suspension arm outer bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,930 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,179 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front adjustable style (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on shoulders 225/40/18

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,920 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

inner face of both front brake discs heavily worn but not considered to be weakened

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,284 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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FL12 HJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FL12 HJK, 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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FL12 HJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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