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HJ62 ZFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 90,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,315 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,898 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,447 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 58,447 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,001 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 46,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 44,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,846 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner sidewall deep cut, no cords visible

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 ZFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

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

Is HJ62 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 ZFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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