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HV62 UYK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 123,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading no lock out (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 117,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 109,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,922 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 78,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,914 miles

Central Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has damage.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has light damage.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 64,914 miles

Central Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has damage.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has light damage.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,432 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,410 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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HV62 UYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UYK, 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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HV62 UYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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