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CH11 YAH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,457 mi
Last recorded169,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH11 YAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 169,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 155,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 145,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 135,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 124,380 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,599 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,599 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,695 miles

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 May 2017 41,632 miles

both rear tyres low tread + small cuts

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 19 May 2017 41,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread 225/4018 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres low tread + small cuts

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,587 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 35,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 4,330 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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CH11 YAH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CH11 YAH, 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 CH11 YAH registered?

CH11 YAH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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