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HK12 DVX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,846 mi
Last recorded127,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disks slight lip both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake foot pedal release slightly sticky

Fail 15 Jul 2026 127,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disks slight lip both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake foot pedal release slightly sticky

Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 90,013 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR PIPE ENDS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,088 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,524 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,831 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,831 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

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

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