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HG12 WCN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,796 mi
Last recorded135,796 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 WCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 124,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 124,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 105,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,939 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 WCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

HG12 WCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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