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ERZ 5168

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,604 mi
Last recorded108,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 5168
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,604 miles

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,107 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 81,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,282 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 53,282 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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ERZ 5168 is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERZ 5168, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ERZ 5168 registered?

ERZ 5168 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is ERZ 5168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 5168 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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