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D12 SHH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,737 mi
Last recorded101,737 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 101,734 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 60,442 miles

under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2018 60,441 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,396 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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D12 SHH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 D12 SHH, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D12 SHH registered?

D12 SHH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is D12 SHH safe to buy?

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