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HK61 DGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 97,570 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,996 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 93,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,355 miles

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

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,211 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS FEW CUTS ON OUTER WALL

PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION TO SOME INNER COMPONENTS

Fail 17 Mar 2021 73,203 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS FEW CUTS ON OUTER WALL

PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION TO SOME INNER COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,381 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,191 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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,997 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,053 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HK61 DGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK61 DGZ, 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 HK61 DGZ registered?

HK61 DGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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