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HJ12 LSL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,080 miles

bot front tyres wearing outer edges 225/45x17

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HJ12 LSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 HJ12 LSL, 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 HJ12 LSL registered?

HJ12 LSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HJ12 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 LSL 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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