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DV12 ZGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 - edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 - tyre also perished/ cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 - edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 - tyre also perished/ cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 76,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn with deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake noisy in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn with deep lips and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,682 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,694 miles

front brake discs worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,507 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,521 miles

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

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

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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DV12 ZGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV12 ZGX, 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 DV12 ZGX registered?

DV12 ZGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DV12 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 ZGX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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