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HE11 HMH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE11 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 104,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 96,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back side disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,667 miles

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 21 Jan 2021 60,005 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 60,005 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,894 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear slightly on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2018 42,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

both front tyres just starting to wear slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust clamp cracked/corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,001 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 25,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,849 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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HE11 HMH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HE11 HMH, 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 HE11 HMH registered?

HE11 HMH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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