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HV12 UMK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 100,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,028 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,671 miles

engine covers and under trays are fitted on this vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,332 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 UMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UMK, 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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What year was HV12 UMK registered?

HV12 UMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is HV12 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 UMK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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