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EY12 HZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,835 mi
Last recorded154,835 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,835 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 154,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 148,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,289 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 139,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,171 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and has sidewall damage

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 133,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,883 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EY12 HZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EY12 HZE, 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 EY12 HZE registered?

EY12 HZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EY12 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 HZE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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