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EX62 ZFE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,523 mi
Last recorded136,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 ZFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 136,523 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 136,497 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 121,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 103,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,298 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive

Nearside front tyre wall extremely damaged but not considered an MoT fail

towbar electrics, socket cover missing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive

Nearside front tyre wall extremely damaged but not considered an MoT fail

towbar electrics, socket cover missing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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EX62 ZFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc 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 EX62 ZFE, 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 EX62 ZFE registered?

EX62 ZFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is EX62 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 ZFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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