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EA12 RZK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,287 mi
Last recorded85,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 RZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,287 miles

both sides rear track control arm inner bushes perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,562 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,717 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,927 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,826 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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EA12 RZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA12 RZK, 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 EA12 RZK registered?

EA12 RZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is EA12 RZK safe to buy?

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