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HJ62 ZYH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,651 mi
Last recorded110,651 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 ZYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,293 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,108 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 103,105 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,454 miles

Front discs lipped and pads wearing thin

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

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

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