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HK12 CXR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,963 mi
Last recorded184,963 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 CXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 184,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 183,257 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 180,516 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 176,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 174,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 159,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 147,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,305 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,796 miles

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

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osr seats and seatbelts not fully inspected as child seats fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osr seats and seatbelts not fully inspected as child seats fitted

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 CXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

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

Is HK12 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 CXR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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