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HK12 CXT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 CXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 121,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 104,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,522 miles

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

parking brake slight reserve travel (operated by foot)

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 92,818 miles

Headlamp aim too low front both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping from engine cover so unable to see where leak is coming from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under tray damp

park brake release lever damaged but still operational

Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under trays damp and engine oil over max mark

coolant level low

park brake release lever damaged but still operational

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,230 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 CXT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

Is HK12 CXT safe to buy?

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