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C9 HSW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 HSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 121,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,378 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,900 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 105,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2021 91,315 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,969 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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C9 HSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C9 HSW, 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 C9 HSW registered?

C9 HSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is C9 HSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 HSW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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