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HJ62 WEC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 WEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 69,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 66,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2020 54,219 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 34,673 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 18,662 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 18,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,046 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 WEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,800cc 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

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

Is HJ62 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 WEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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