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HV12 XAA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 114,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,052 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 87,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bhoth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,961 miles

Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking in tread area

Nearside plastic door sill cover damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on shoulders and light cracking in tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

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

Is HV12 XAA safe to buy?

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