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HN12 XKH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,982 mi
Last recorded128,982 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 102,979 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded/holes, NSR arm not secure (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,779 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 XKH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

HN12 XKH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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