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H15 DXL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,630 mi
Last recorded163,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 163,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,035 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 152,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 130,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2018 40,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,914 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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H15 DXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H15 DXL, 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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H15 DXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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