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HG12 CZF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 144,438 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays/covers fitted, limiting visual inspection of some components

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,670 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted, limiting visual inspection of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 115,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,224 miles

Exhaust slight blow, centre joint

Nearside & offside rear brake pipe corroded, cleaned

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,128 miles

Both rear tyres worn outer edge

Offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,473 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,473 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,770 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 CZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HG12 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

HG12 CZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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