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HN12 WXX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,948 mi
Last recorded191,948 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 WXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 191,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 177,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 168,061 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 161,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 151,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 151,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 88,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,528 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW..REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW..

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 WXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

HN12 WXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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