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H11 OHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 OHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 102,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 102,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front ball joint rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,364 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear inner edges and centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres quite worn on inside edges and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,310 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres quite worn on inside edges and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,874 miles

Parking brake effort a little lower than expected on the offside

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both aims adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,982 miles

air freshener removed from mirror- obscuring the view of the road

engine & under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,784 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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H11 OHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H11 OHA, 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 H11 OHA registered?

H11 OHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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