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ERZ 5375

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,804 mi
Last recorded167,804 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 5375
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 167,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 167,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 162,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 152,739 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 134,352 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,824 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,983 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 114,982 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted rotation on pads incorrect (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,731 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,281 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,544 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ERZ 5375 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ERZ 5375, 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 ERZ 5375 registered?

ERZ 5375 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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