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DK12 ZKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,535 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2024 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay . Under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,775 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,192 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,786 miles

Offside Front tyre light cracking

Offside Rear tyre light cracking wearing on edges and outer side wall damage.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,541 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and has damage on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall & tread badly cracked and perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,661 miles

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 ZKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK12 ZKF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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