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CX12 ZHB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 47,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear across car,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,738 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,615 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,559 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,525 miles

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

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 ZHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

Is CX12 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 ZHB shows 7 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.

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