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HK61 FGF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 FGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 127,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,593 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,764 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 104,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,632 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,765 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and small split in sidewall

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,621 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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HK61 FGF 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 86.7%.

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 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 HK61 FGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK61 FGF registered?

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

Is HK61 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 FGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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