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HJ62 XBE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,170 mi
Last recorded60,170 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

noise from brakes when rear wheels spun

Fail 11 Jan 2019 31,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

noise from brakes when rear wheels spun

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,019 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,785 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 XBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ62 XBE registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ62 XBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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