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AV12 ZNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,893 mi
Last recorded255,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 255,893 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 255,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 243,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 228,713 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 228,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipes that run along sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 206,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hoses. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 199,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 199,837 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 183,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 158,116 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 132,477 miles

Coolant leak from engine

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise very early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise very early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,632 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut outter side wall

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut outter side wall

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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AV12 ZNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV12 ZNJ, 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 AV12 ZNJ registered?

AV12 ZNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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