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EF12 VZM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 153,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 143,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 133,192 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,866 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,785 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,218 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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EF12 VZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EF12 VZM, 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 EF12 VZM registered?

EF12 VZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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