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HN62 BMZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip 3mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test braking system due to broken sub frame (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded at lower control arm fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame excessively corroded at lower control arm fixing point and broken off from main sub frame body (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip 2mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,764 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted obscured full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal object stuck in tyre. ()

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection.

Pass 22 May 2018 58,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,591 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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HN62 BMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HN62 BMZ, 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 HN62 BMZ registered?

HN62 BMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is HN62 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 BMZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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