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HY62 OWU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,287 mi
Last recorded146,287 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,287 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm ball joint has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 133,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 120,888 miles

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear suspension coil spring

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,232 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads wearing low

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,455 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn substantially low on both edges

Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn substantially low on both edges

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,345 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and worn substantially low on inner edges

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,935 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Minor stonechips front screen

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,124 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,564 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

wear to front brake discs

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 OWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY62 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

HY62 OWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is HY62 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 OWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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