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H12 HYY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 HYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 49,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,587 miles

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 27 Jun 2023 24,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 60,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 45,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 45,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 41,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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H12 HYY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 H12 HYY, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H12 HYY registered?

H12 HYY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is H12 HYY safe to buy?

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