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HV12 JLO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,608 mi
Last recorded140,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,608 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 140,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,458 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 41,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,314 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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HV12 JLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 HV12 JLO, 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 HV12 JLO registered?

HV12 JLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is HV12 JLO safe to buy?

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