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HD12 FLV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 54,902 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 54,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 50,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 45,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 16 May 2017 45,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 17 May 2016 40,192 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 20 May 2015 32,747 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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HD12 FLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD12 FLV, 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 HD12 FLV registered?

HD12 FLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is HD12 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 FLV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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