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HN62 KSE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,622 mi
Last recorded94,622 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Turning headlamp, stuck right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,686 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,444 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,974 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 25,846 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 KSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

HN62 KSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is HN62 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 KSE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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