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HY12 USU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,511 mi
Last recorded130,511 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,978 miles

Nearside (from intercooler) turbo pipe split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,439 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,425 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 111,425 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

parking brake lever slow to release

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,726 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,355 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 USU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

HY12 USU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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