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HG61 XYV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,399 mi
Last recorded107,399 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 XYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 107,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damage + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice to replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system msg on dash + no light illuminate

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 14 Sep 2026 107,318 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no force measure on rear wheel + brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly releasing but spongy feel like no pedal force (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice to replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damage + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice to replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice to replace (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice to replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system msg on dash + no light illuminate

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,520 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut x4 + outer wall damage + slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 12 Sep 2025 105,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut x4 + outer wall damage + slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 92,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

bonnet pull handle insecure

Pass 28 May 2019 83,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 83,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 71,187 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 71,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 60,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,686 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 34,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres shoulders cracked and perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,807 miles

both front tyres shoulders cracked and perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,129 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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HG61 XYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG61 XYV, 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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HG61 XYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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