CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ62 OBE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,262 miles

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

both front tyres worn outter edges bald.

both rear tyres wearing inner edges bald.

o/s headlamp slightly loose.

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,525 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread and outer sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts in the tread and outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to fiber of tyre

smoke reading too low to read

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,738 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ62 OBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ62 OBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ62 OBE?

You can check the full history of HJ62 OBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ62 OBE registered?

HJ62 OBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HJ62 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 OBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ62 OBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ62 OBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.