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HN12 HVF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,500 mi
Last recorded182,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 182,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 172,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 172,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 157,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 147,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 147,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,601 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS BADLY DAMAGED 225/40R18

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS BADLY DAMAGED 225/40R18

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,301 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

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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HN12 HVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HN12 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

HN12 HVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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