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EY12 TZG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 TZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,129 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FERHULE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION/ COVERED MOSTLY WITH GREASE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 115,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,592 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

front and rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both {front most arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2024 104,886 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both {needs adjustment} (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both {front most arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,397 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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EY12 TZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZG, 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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EY12 TZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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