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HV62 YKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,979 mi
Last recorded145,979 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 142,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stalk outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 141,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stalk outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,193 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp cover missing still works as intended

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

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

oil leak standard fitment undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm securing clip come off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp cover missing still works as intended

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

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

oil leak standard fitment undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2021 122,471 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 141,320 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,309 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,289 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)

both rear tires on 2mm / wearing very low

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 YKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

HV62 YKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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