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HN12 YZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,423 mi
Last recorded68,423 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 59,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,150 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded -not excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,923 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,134 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 51,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,696 miles

front and rear brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are 70% worn approx

rear brake pads are 60% worn approx

tyres are getting low in tread front 225/40/18 92 y rear 255/35/18 94 y

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,215 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,445 miles

Lower trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,437 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 26 May 2015 19,652 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 YZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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