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HG62 VVP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 72,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,010 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 VVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc 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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

HG62 VVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is HG62 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 VVP 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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