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HV62 DZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,619 mi
Last recorded62,619 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 62,619 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 62,619 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,043 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal sticking on release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,386 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 53,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread area

Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,344 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,478 miles

Both front drop link gaitors perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,110 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre is perished outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is perished outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is perished outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV62 DZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV62 DZE, 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 HV62 DZE registered?

HV62 DZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is HV62 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 DZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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