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HG62 STZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,739 mi
Last recorded23,739 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 STZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 23,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 23,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 23,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 22,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 17,401 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 17,400 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,763 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 12,504 miles

Offside Front Noise heard from inside front tyre.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 8,283 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 8,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 STZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 STZ, 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

How do I check the history of HG62 STZ?

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What year was HG62 STZ registered?

HG62 STZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HG62 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 STZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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