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DS12 JZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,623 mi
Last recorded50,623 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 50,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,517 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 48,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,850 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front pads low.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tyre tread... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cuts and cracks are forming

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,018 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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DS12 JZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DS12 JZE, 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 DS12 JZE registered?

DS12 JZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is DS12 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 JZE 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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