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HJ62 XPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,718 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 35,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 XPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ62 XPZ 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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