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HY12 UPM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 156,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 147,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 128,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,333 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 both rear ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,944 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,007 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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HY12 UPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HY12 UPM, 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 HY12 UPM registered?

HY12 UPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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