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HV12 YGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,002 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,437 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,891 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,600 miles

lean burn emissions system

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Rear parking brake efficiency just within minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lean burn smoke test not carried out

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 YGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

HV12 YGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is HV12 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 YGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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