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HJ62 OCF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,177 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,177 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF Soot content high (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,158 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,468 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 OCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCF, 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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HJ62 OCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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