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MO12 PHB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO12 PHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 143,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 132,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 120,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 92,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 92,933 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 75,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MO12 PHB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 MO12 PHB, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MO12 PHB registered?

MO12 PHB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is MO12 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO12 PHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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