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DS 9340

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,486 mi
Last recorded80,486 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 9340
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 80,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 66,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 59,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,291 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on edges of tread and starting to crack between tread

Fail 23 Mar 2016 20,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have slight wear on edges of tread and starting to crack between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,602 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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DS 9340 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DS 9340, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS 9340 registered?

DS 9340 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DS 9340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 9340 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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