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H23 MET

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 MET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 97,165 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 255/30/19----- wrong size 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 94,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine n sill and under floor covers fitted restricting access

Fail 20 Oct 2023 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine n sill and under floor covers fitted restricting access

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,099 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 1.8 mm ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 1.8 mm ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,716 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 49,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,443 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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H23 MET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H23 MET, 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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H23 MET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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