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DK12 ZFX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,292 mi
Last recorded153,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 153,292 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 153,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 137,988 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 137,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 119,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,168 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,488 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,651 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Noise from brake during RBT

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,100 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 27,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZFX 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 64.7%.

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 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 DK12 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

DK12 ZFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 ZFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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