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342 ETB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 ETB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 131,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 126,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm,(Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,101 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated-front suspension arms slightly perished/bushes slight play-o s f tyre outer edge worn low-n s f wheel bearing slight play-both front links slight play/boots perished-

Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,106 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,732 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

eml light illuminated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high. Requires adjustment

Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high. Requires adjustment

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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342 ETB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 342 ETB, 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 342 ETB registered?

342 ETB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is 342 ETB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 ETB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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