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HG12 MPE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 110,069 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 103,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 103,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 92,825 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 84,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 78,114 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,399 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 MPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

HG12 MPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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