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H17 SWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 146,389 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 140,403 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 133,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evident on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,331 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 119,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not lock in fixed position (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,890 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 SWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H17 SWH, 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 SWH registered?

H17 SWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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