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HY62 ZWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 114,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 99,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,239 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,239 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH LINKS COVERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,621 miles

Coolant light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

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 ZWH 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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

HY62 ZWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HY62 ZWH safe to buy?

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