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HL55 DAN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,666 mi
Last recorded148,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL55 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across / coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 106,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bottom by wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

under vehicle inspection limited by under vehicle protective covers

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,702 miles

Front chip on windscreen

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 102,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front chip on windscreen

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,503 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,117 miles

underbody covers fitted

nsf drl light not working

osr tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,185 miles

brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

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

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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HL55 DAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HL55 DAN, 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 HL55 DAN registered?

HL55 DAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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