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HBZ 959

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 959
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,921 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil sump pan corroded and defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arms ball joint dust cover defective (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 78,921 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil sump pan corroded and defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arms ball joint dust cover defective (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 72,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,521 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 67,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also nail in tread and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 66,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,012 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake pipes corroded at flexi join.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,228 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 49,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,219 miles

Advise cuts to nsf tyre outer wall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,200 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 y xl continental (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 y xl continental (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking and perishing sidewalls

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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HBZ 959 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HBZ 959, 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 HBZ 959 registered?

HBZ 959 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is HBZ 959 safe to buy?

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