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HY62 LWP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,931 mi
Last recorded62,931 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,017 miles

child seat

Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 30,868 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 24,617 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted

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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HY62 LWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY62 LWP, 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 HY62 LWP registered?

HY62 LWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is HY62 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 LWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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