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HC12 DHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC12 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 61,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 55,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake pedal slow to return

Fail 18 May 2023 55,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake pedal slow to return

Pass 24 May 2022 52,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near front of rear wheel arch routing next to side seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 48,582 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 40,834 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 35,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,074 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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HC12 DHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 HC12 DHC, 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 HC12 DHC registered?

HC12 DHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is HC12 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC12 DHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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