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HV12 THN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,143 mi
Last recorded43,143 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 43,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 13,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 13,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 12,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 11,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 11,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 9,948 miles

Under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,162 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 THN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

HV12 THN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HV12 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 THN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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