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EK12 CFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,218 mi
Last recorded181,218 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 181,218 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 177,847 miles

slight bind to handbrake

Pass 21 Dec 2022 174,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,370 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (225/40zr18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (225/40zr18) (5.2.3 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,946 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engin covers and under shildes fitted cant check some componates

Fail 20 Jan 2018 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engin covers and under shildes fitted cant check some componates

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,187 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,362 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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EK12 CFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK12 CFZ, 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 EK12 CFZ registered?

EK12 CFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 CFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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