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HG12 MME

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 156,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 30 May 2025 149,959 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 149,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 138,333 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 138,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 129,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1;6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 111,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 96,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 90,310 miles

Undertrays/Covers fitted, covering inspection of main brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2019 80,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,359 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,305 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 35,522 miles

front tyres worn on inner/outer edges - 205/55/16

rear tyres worn close to 2mm - 205/55/16

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 MME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HG12 MME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 MME registered?

HG12 MME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for HG12 MME 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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