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H12 JVB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,538 mi
Last recorded171,538 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 171,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 170,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 169,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,517 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 168,506 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 166,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 165,556 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (in mirror) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 154,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 135,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JVB is a 2013 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 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 H12 JVB, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H12 JVB registered?

H12 JVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is H12 JVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 JVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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