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D20 DEH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 DEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,287 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,821 miles

Engine covers & under shields fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine/outer sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,331 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 42,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inspection covers fitted

x2 front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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D20 DEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D20 DEH, 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 D20 DEH registered?

D20 DEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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