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EHF 778

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHF 778
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2025 23,048 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2024 22,411 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing

Fail 11 Mar 2024 22,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,650 miles

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing down to wear bars

Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,274 miles

O/s rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,915 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 15,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,209 miles

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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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EHF 778 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 EHF 778, 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 EHF 778 registered?

EHF 778 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is EHF 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHF 778 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.

Does EHF 778 have outstanding finance?

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