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R12 HFF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,734 mi
Last recorded156,734 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 156,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 156,734 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 153,793 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 153,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not alloqing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,832 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake effort low. 18%

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,506 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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R12 HFF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R12 HFF, 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 R12 HFF registered?

R12 HFF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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