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HN12 UXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,823 mi
Last recorded154,823 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 UXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 154,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 143,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 96,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,108 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,840 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have very low edges

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 UXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXS, 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 HN12 UXS registered?

HN12 UXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HN12 UXS safe to buy?

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