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EA12 RZP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 RZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,062 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,595 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint nut not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint nut not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 82,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,140 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,365 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 RZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA12 RZP, 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 EA12 RZP registered?

EA12 RZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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