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HN12 VLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,908 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 36,726 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 36,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 33,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,803 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 22,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,131 miles

nsr and osr seats and seat belts not fully checked as child seats fitted

Fail 15 May 2015 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr and osr seats and seat belts not fully checked as child seats fitted

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 VLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

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

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