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HG12 XOH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,588 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 81,588 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 54,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 35,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,780 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 XOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

HG12 XOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is HG12 XOH safe to buy?

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