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HJ62 OBR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 126,545 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 126,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,644 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 118,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,978 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 109,978 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,709 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,449 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,272 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 OBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

HJ62 OBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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