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HV62 KNW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 58,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 54,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers and shields fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,263 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 52,263 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,865 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,032 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 27,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 KNW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV62 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

HV62 KNW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HV62 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 KNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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