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EO12 ZGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,856 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 82,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,301 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 63,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,104 miles

Nearside rear alloy wheel inner rim edge has had a weld repair.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls, small deep cuts, no cords visible.

Nearside rear alloy wheel inner rim edge has had a weld repair.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,251 miles

front screen is split along o/s lower edge

n/sr alloy wheel has been repaired on inner rim

Fail 2 Mar 2015 32,137 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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EO12 ZGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO12 ZGK, 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 EO12 ZGK registered?

EO12 ZGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is EO12 ZGK safe to buy?

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