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H16 BAY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 125,358 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 125,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slit boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,554 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,559 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 48,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,636 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2020 31,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,354 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,751 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,751 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,723 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 56,723 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H16 BAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H16 BAY, 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 H16 BAY registered?

H16 BAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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