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HJ62 ZFU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,479 mi
Last recorded139,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 139,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 133,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,012 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,561 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 48,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

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

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