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EO62 ZGV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 ZGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 144,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 122,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring not fully visible

Offside Rear coil spring not fully visible

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,673 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,990 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits

Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,900 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Front & Rear (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,334 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,655 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,607 miles

Nearside Front CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL

Offside Front CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 24 Sep 2015 27,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL

Offside Front CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EO62 ZGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO62 ZGV, 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 EO62 ZGV registered?

EO62 ZGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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