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DH11 TER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH11 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2023 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2022 104,927 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,105 miles

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 67,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,916 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,669 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing windscreen

Nearside Front daytime running light cracked/inop

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

advise front tracking to be adjusted

front brake discs are close to legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades are smearing windscreen

Nearside Front daytime running light cracked/inop

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

advise front tracking to be adjusted

front brake discs are close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,088 miles

front n/s driving light lense broken

Fail 24 Jan 2015 78,878 miles

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

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

front n/s driving light lense broken

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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DH11 TER 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 69.2%.

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 DH11 TER, 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 DH11 TER registered?

DH11 TER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DH11 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH11 TER shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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