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H14 SET

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,830 miles

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

Prop shaft coupling cracking.

Fail 30 Mar 2026 74,827 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,218 miles

water leak

Fail 20 Mar 2025 72,216 miles

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

water leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,517 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 56,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 31,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,918 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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H14 SET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H14 SET, 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 H14 SET registered?

H14 SET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is H14 SET safe to buy?

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