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HS12 AJA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS12 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 127,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,655 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,096 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,200 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 47,974 miles

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,297 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 28,760 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,623 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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HS12 AJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 HS12 AJA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HS12 AJA registered?

HS12 AJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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The MOT history for HS12 AJA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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