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HG62 CBO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,629 mi
Last recorded83,629 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,349 miles

N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,445 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 72,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,282 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension arms

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,101 miles

CUTS IN BOTH N/S OUTER TYRE WALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,533 miles

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,344 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

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

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,303 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)

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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HG62 CBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HG62 CBO, 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 HG62 CBO registered?

HG62 CBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is HG62 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 CBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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