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HJ62 YDP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,144 mi
Last recorded156,144 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 156,144 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 143,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,464 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

large undertrays fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,938 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,482 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,553 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% LED unit in upper tailgate (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 68,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,153 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 YDP 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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

HJ62 YDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ62 YDP 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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