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HG12 EOP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 EOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,826 miles

Oil dip-stick damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,364 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe holed by corrosion, but not seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 81,360 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front anti roll bar links have torn dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aim low. (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe holed by corrosion, but not seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,299 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 55,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged 225 40r18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,476 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,088 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low 2553518 (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,059 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 EOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 EOP, 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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HG12 EOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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