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HN62 XSM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,246 mi
Last recorded177,246 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 177,246 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 177,245 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 174,646 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess holder damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 174,646 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess holder damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2023 171,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing and full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front undertray bolt missing

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket in secure (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 171,455 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing and full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front undertray bolt missing

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket in secure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 168,417 miles

D.S.M cant detect smoke

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake cable insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear back plates in poor condition

undertrays fitted front and rear

Fail 5 Jan 2022 168,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

D.S.M cant detect smoke

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake cable insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear back plates in poor condition

undertrays fitted front and rear

Pass 21 Nov 2020 155,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake cable bracket insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 145,557 miles

Front both wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket insecure

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2019 145,557 miles

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

Front both wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket insecure

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on the shoulder ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 15 Dec 2017 100,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on the shoulder ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,912 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,311 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 XSM 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 62.5%.

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

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