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H17 KJW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 145,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,360 miles

Nearside Rear Cable bracket not fitted

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 133,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread not visible on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cable bracket not fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,563 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,708 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,676 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,865 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,612 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 53,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,408 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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H17 KJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H17 KJW, 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 H17 KJW registered?

H17 KJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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