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D3 HSS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 HSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 64,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,181 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,196 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 23,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,652 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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D3 HSS 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 92.3%.

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 D3 HSS, 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 D3 HSS registered?

D3 HSS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is D3 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 HSS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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