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HK12 CFY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 CFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 51,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 44,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 33,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,355 miles

Front wiper blades smeary on windscreen

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,230 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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HK12 CFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK12 CFY, 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 HK12 CFY registered?

HK12 CFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is HK12 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 CFY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK12 CFY have outstanding finance?

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