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HK12 CXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,663 mi
Last recorded134,663 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,663 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 134,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,952 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2019 67,926 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn heavily on inner edge and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE WORN TO 2.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,652 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 CXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

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

Is HK12 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 CXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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