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HY62 OXC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 OXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,692 miles

BOTH front tyres stepped at inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, at inner arch to flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, by top of coil spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2023 81,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,443 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,400 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing low

Offside Front brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,817 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front brake pads wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,019 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,398 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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HY62 OXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 OXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 OXC registered?

HY62 OXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 OXC 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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