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HN62 UKB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,873 mi
Last recorded170,873 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 UKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 170,873 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 170,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion front to rear and front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 156,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion front to rear and front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 144,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 144,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,223 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,794 miles

High level stop lamp has some sources not illuminating

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,785 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

centre brake light has a few light sources not illuminating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 15,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

HN62 UKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is HN62 UKB safe to buy?

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