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CH56 MAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 58,223 miles

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Fail 15 Nov 2024 58,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Pass 11 Nov 2023 51,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 31,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CH56 MAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CH56 MAC, 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 CH56 MAC registered?

CH56 MAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CH56 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH56 MAC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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