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HN12 XJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 93,459 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 89,515 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 84,621 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 80,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 73,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi-hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi-hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,429 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,868 miles

Nearside Front multiple cuts on outer side wall

Fail 17 May 2016 37,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front multiple cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,506 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 28,435 miles

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

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 XJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

HN12 XJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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