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EX62 ZFW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,675 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 133,750 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 133,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,075 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 131,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,773 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 128,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wipers

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,461 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/d (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/d (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,713 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 72,832 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 9 May 2016 72,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

EX62 ZFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is EX62 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 ZFW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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