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AO12 TZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,650 mi
Last recorded48,650 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,650 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,298 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,359 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,743 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm / oil filled bush damp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 17,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undertray Fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 13,463 miles

LHF tyre scuffed on outer side wall

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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AO12 TZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AO12 TZZ, 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 AO12 TZZ registered?

AO12 TZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AO12 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 TZZ 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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