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HX12 UBH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 101,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 93,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged-not affecting light output

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear lamps damaged-not affecting light output.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,217 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing - has become mouldy (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged and inside wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged Debris stuck in holster- removed during test (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,593 miles

Offside head lamp aim too far right but pattern acceptable

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn thru cords, tread lifted (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside head lamp aim too far right but pattern acceptable

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,896 miles

Diesel emmisions too clean to obtain results

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE: Worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Park Brake : Has only just met minimum requirements

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,838 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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HX12 UBH 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 71.4%.

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 HX12 UBH, 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 HX12 UBH registered?

HX12 UBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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