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HG12 CKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 5 Dec 2025 103,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 86,600 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2023 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,482 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake discs wearing

Rear tyres on legal limit advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,240 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are very heavily worn on the edges

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,932 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,190 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Under trays in place not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,236 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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HG12 CKA 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 84.6%.

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 HG12 CKA, 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 HG12 CKA registered?

HG12 CKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is HG12 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 CKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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