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HIL 3712

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,532 mi
Last recorded41,532 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3712
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 41,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside rear 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,052 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight aim was high

Slight play in nearside + offside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,940 miles

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

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

Service overdue

Fail 8 Sep 2023 31,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service overdue

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,774 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 29,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,467 miles

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

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

Service overdue

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,999 miles

Front brake disc + pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,530 miles

Deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

Front day time running lights not working

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,865 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

service light is on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 14,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 14,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

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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HIL 3712 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HIL 3712, 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 HIL 3712 registered?

HIL 3712 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HIL 3712 safe to buy?

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