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DXZ 2015

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 2015
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,778 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 84,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 81,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,310 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 77,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,427 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,344 miles

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

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

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,880 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 46,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Continental 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,820 miles

engine covers trays fitted

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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DXZ 2015 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXZ 2015, 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 DXZ 2015 registered?

DXZ 2015 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is DXZ 2015 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 2015 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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