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HK12 DVY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,891 mi
Last recorded109,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,891 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 109,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,585 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,058 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted limiting view of components

Exhaust emissions too clean to provide a reading

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 77,017 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted limiting view of components

Exhaust emissions too clean to provide a reading

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,808 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,942 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 DVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

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

Is HK12 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 DVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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