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HD12 OMK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 OMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim damaged/crack-slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim damaged/crack-slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 103,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm rubber. (Ball joint end). (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handle missing but can be readily deactivated. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,913 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 OMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD12 OMK, 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 OMK registered?

HD12 OMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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