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HK12 CGO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,453 mi
Last recorded45,453 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 CGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 45,453 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel on parking brake adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 May 2024 43,449 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 41,449 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 39,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 36,868 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 34,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn at edges, bald at extreme outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 28,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 20,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,801 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 CGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HK12 CGO, 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

How do I check the history of HK12 CGO?

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What year was HK12 CGO registered?

HK12 CGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is HK12 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 CGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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