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CR03 ZAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 ZAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,649 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,402 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 93,400 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 82,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear to near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear to near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side front inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres now 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,280 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,280 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,768 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 53,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,261 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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CR03 ZAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CR03 ZAC, 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 CR03 ZAC registered?

CR03 ZAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CR03 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR03 ZAC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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