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HN12 XJH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,177 mi
Last recorded150,177 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2022 111,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,024 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r /and its worn from inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,975 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 XJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

HN12 XJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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