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CP12 WZH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,092 mi
Last recorded159,092 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 WZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 159,092 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 152,788 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 152,788 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 146,677 miles

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

Nsf DRL not working

Fail 23 Aug 2024 146,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nsf DRL not working

Pass 19 Aug 2023 139,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and under seal. corrosion evident (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and under seal. corrosion evident (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading from nsr, osr to centre corroded. covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 122,986 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,261 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted covering brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,261 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted covering brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,216 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,962 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 23,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CP12 WZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP12 WZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 WZH registered?

CP12 WZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CP12 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 WZH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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