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HK12 CXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 144,851 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes corroded beneath undertray at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 136,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes corroded beneath undertray at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,614 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 8 Aug 2022 97,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,489 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(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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HK12 CXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CXS, 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 HK12 CXS registered?

HK12 CXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is HK12 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 CXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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