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HY62 ZWF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bigger arm of the 2. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,871 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 ZWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

Is HY62 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 ZWF 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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