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FP12 HHZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 HHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 149,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 80,351 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 80,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,445 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 62,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,110 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,719 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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FP12 HHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FP12 HHZ, 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 FP12 HHZ registered?

FP12 HHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FP12 HHZ safe to buy?

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