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CX12 ZGU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 124,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of corroded front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2026 124,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of corroded front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,317 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / cannot fully inspect due to covers fitted to underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

smoke output to low to gain reading for emissions

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,391 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,338 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres tread depths 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 35,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,645 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 26,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX12 ZGU, 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 CX12 ZGU registered?

CX12 ZGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is CX12 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 ZGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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