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HJ62 OAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,418 mi
Last recorded306,418 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 306,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm--245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm --245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 306,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm--245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm --245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 278,171 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are almost on the wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 278,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are almost on the wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 251,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 224,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 194,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view steno chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 194,216 miles

Brake performance not tested test not performed due to state of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view steno chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel arch liner to support bracket. Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,754 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,306 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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HJ62 OAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ62 OAZ, 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 HJ62 OAZ registered?

HJ62 OAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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