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HK12 DWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 115,426 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 102,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,683 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 84,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 71,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 64,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 May 2018 44,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2017 37,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,269 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

HK12 DWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HK12 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 DWJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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