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EX62 ZFK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 ZFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 123,010 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 9 May 2024 111,539 miles

both front lower arm bushes lightly worn(front arm)

Fail 3 May 2024 111,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arm bushes lightly worn(front arm)

Pass 27 May 2023 100,999 miles

front brakes worn thin

Pass 30 May 2022 86,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,018 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 83,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,846 miles

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 ZFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ZFK, 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 EX62 ZFK registered?

EX62 ZFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is EX62 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 ZFK 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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