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H1 LWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 43,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (dot code; 0523) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 37,147 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut / slice in outer curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust by nearside lower torque arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 36,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre delaminating on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre delaminating on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 May 2022 35,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 31,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,361 miles

Under trays fitted covering some componenets

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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H1 LWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 H1 LWH, 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 H1 LWH registered?

H1 LWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is H1 LWH safe to buy?

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