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HD62 PDY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 6193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,193cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 77,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,785 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH ! Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,524 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 51,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,707 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,959 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 32,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 28,570 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,893 miles

Advise left rear tyre worn at extreme inside edge.

Advise right front tyre worn at extreme inside edge.

Advise right rear tyre worn at extreme inside edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,173 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 PDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 6,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD62 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

HD62 PDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is HD62 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD62 PDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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