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HD62 AKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,607 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 121,062 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,004 miles

Front engine undertray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 109,004 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights altered to zero ()

Front engine undertray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 93,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,774 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 30,472 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,789 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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HD62 AKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HD62 AKF, 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 HD62 AKF registered?

HD62 AKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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