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H18 PFH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 124,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,436 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 104,781 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,722 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,873 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H18 PFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H18 PFH, 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 H18 PFH registered?

H18 PFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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