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C4 SVH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,169 mi
Last recorded58,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 58,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,334 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 50,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,872 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,891 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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C4 SVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C4 SVH, 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 C4 SVH registered?

C4 SVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is C4 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 SVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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