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HG12 NSO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

219,277 mi
Last recorded219,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 219,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 209,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 193,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes & by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has undertrays

Pass 21 Jan 2023 179,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes & by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has undertrays

Pass 15 Jan 2022 157,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes & by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has undertrays

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,352 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,147 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,146 miles

chip in screen in swept area

o/s/r handbrake shows lower effort

parking brake only just met minimum performance

vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,668 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 57,064 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall has minor cuts not deep enough to reach the cords

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 NSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

HG12 NSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is HG12 NSO safe to buy?

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