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H12 SWR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 18,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre size 225/50/17 rear tyre size 245/45/17

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

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 SWR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SWR, 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 SWR registered?

H12 SWR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is H12 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 SWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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