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HY12 USE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 68,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,385 miles

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Rear tyres low on tread

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,591 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,697 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted at time of test.

Wiper Blades Wearing.Attention soon.

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 USE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 USE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY12 USE registered?

HY12 USE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is HY12 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 USE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY12 USE have outstanding finance?

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