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HG62 JHV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 JHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,034 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR CORRODED BOTH ON SIDES ABOVE REAR SUB-FRAME FRONT MOUNTING POINTS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tear outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tear outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,938 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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HG62 JHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

HG62 JHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is HG62 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 JHV 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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