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H17 PNH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,080 mi
Last recorded54,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,717 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,277 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 51,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 50,462 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

Front pads look low on pad

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,275 miles

Front tyres side walls cracking/damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,590 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,281 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,830 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 PNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 PNH registered?

H17 PNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is H17 PNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 PNH shows 14 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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