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DU12 GRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,086 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,620 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 50,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,020 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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DU12 GRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU12 GRZ, 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 DU12 GRZ registered?

DU12 GRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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