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HG62 DZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 DZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 125,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2025 122,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,112 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,946 miles

Underbody covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low. approx 2mm.

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low. approx 3mm.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,219 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges

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 DZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG62 DZV registered?

HG62 DZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is HG62 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 DZV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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