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HV62 ZDT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,181 mi
Last recorded139,181 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 ZDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 139,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 133,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty by flexy hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty by both torque arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 121,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern /remove led kit fitted new halogen bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern / remove led kit and fitted new halogen bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty by both torque arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,728 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,087 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 ZDT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

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

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