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HN62 EVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 87,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 79,788 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 79,652 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,776 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation inside lens

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,065 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,758 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,346 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slight condensation to lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear small tear to tyre tread

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,016 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 EVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 HN62 EVJ, 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 HN62 EVJ registered?

HN62 EVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HN62 EVJ safe to buy?

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