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HY62 OWR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,550 mi
Last recorded223,550 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 223,550 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive behind plastic panels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 217,692 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 206,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 206,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 181,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 156,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 156,244 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 131,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 115,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,172 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Offside 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)

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 OWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

HY62 OWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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