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HV12 JMO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,329 mi
Last recorded60,329 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,748 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread within test limits

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,364 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 30,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,875 miles

Wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 23,770 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers smearing

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 JMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HV12 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

HV12 JMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is HV12 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 JMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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