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HJ12 PZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 PZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 127,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 127,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 118,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 29,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,274 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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HJ12 PZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HJ12 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

HJ12 PZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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