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HV62 WSO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 WSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 95,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,671 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 93,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,938 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,109 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Fail 22 Sep 2021 70,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,209 miles

Rear tyres worn to2mm in centre of tread.

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 WSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 WSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV62 WSO registered?

HV62 WSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HV62 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 WSO 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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