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M12 HRF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 79,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 73,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,890 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,226 miles

rear springs corroded at base

Fail 8 Jan 2019 50,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear springs corroded at base

Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,888 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M12 HRF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 M12 HRF, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 HRF registered?

M12 HRF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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