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HN12 FKP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 63,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 57,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 255 30 19Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge- section of tread breaking up - 255 30 19Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,196 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,626 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,898 miles

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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HN12 FKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN12 FKP, 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 HN12 FKP registered?

HN12 FKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is HN12 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 FKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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