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DV12 ZHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 25,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 22,517 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 22,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 19,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 19,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 14,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 11,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 7,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,117 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 7,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,760 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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DV12 ZHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc 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 DV12 ZHC, 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 DV12 ZHC registered?

DV12 ZHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DV12 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 ZHC 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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