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HJ62 VKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 136,849 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 136,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp split still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arms Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 123,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,394 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,271 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pip leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear to brake flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at n/s/r shock absorber clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,875 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,647 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 VKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

HJ62 VKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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