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CX12 TZR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,571 mi
Last recorded78,571 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,571 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 61,365 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,600 miles

Central Front Lower underside of engine covered

Central Front Upper Top of engine covered

Nearside Front Lower underside covered

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower underside covered

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,600 miles

Central Front Lower underside of engine covered

Central Front Upper Top of engine covered

Nearside Front Lower underside covered

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower underside covered

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,336 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,632 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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CX12 TZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CX12 TZR, 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

How do I check the history of CX12 TZR?

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What year was CX12 TZR registered?

CX12 TZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CX12 TZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 TZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 TZR have outstanding finance?

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