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HV61 ODB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,284 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 32,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,737 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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HV61 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV61 ODB, 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 HV61 ODB registered?

HV61 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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The MOT history for HV61 ODB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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