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HY12 UTT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 123,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Subframe bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Subframe mountnting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit and badly worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear brake discs badly worn but not weakened

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit and badly worn on edges

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear brake discs badly worn but not weakened

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,112 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,300 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,182 miles

N/S Front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edge

O/S Front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak signs of oil leak on under-tray ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' & damage outside of zone A (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 64,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak signs of oil leak on under-tray ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' & damage outside of zone A (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on edges

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 UTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 UTT, 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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HY12 UTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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