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DK12 ZDV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,092 mi
Last recorded120,092 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 120,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour pink colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,477 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front windscreen wiper poor

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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DK12 ZDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK12 ZDV, 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 DK12 ZDV registered?

DK12 ZDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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