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HV62 XFD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 65,659 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 65,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap doesn't close (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,472 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 63,470 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,383 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,191 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 26,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,214 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 XFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

HV62 XFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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