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C20 HJH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 HJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,905 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 68,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,683 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber gaitor worn

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,430 miles

Offside Front wheel slighty buckled

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,839 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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C20 HJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C20 HJH, 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 C20 HJH registered?

C20 HJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is C20 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 HJH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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