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DK12 ZNV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 121,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,222 miles

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

dip stick broken.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 114,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

broken dipstick

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,371 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 86,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 69,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 69,251 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 ZNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNV, 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 DK12 ZNV registered?

DK12 ZNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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