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DK12 ZHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,774 mi
Last recorded79,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,774 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 23,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,577 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,305 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 ZHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK12 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

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

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