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DNZ 545

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,362 mi
Last recorded25,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 545
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 22,671 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 22,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 21,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 19,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 14,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,542 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 10,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,937 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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DNZ 545 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNZ 545, 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 DNZ 545 registered?

DNZ 545 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DNZ 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 545 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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