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HJ62 UYM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,010 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,380 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Item removed before test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

HJ62 UYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is HJ62 UYM safe to buy?

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