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6738 OZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6738 OZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,501 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 111,666 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear subframe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Corrosion on suspension arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,024 miles

All discs worn, pitted and scored

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,086 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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6738 OZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 6738 OZ, 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 6738 OZ registered?

6738 OZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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The MOT history for 6738 OZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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