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HD12 DZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main arm bushes both sides (spring mounting arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads scoring the disk (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has bulge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main arm bushes both sides (spring mounting arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,930 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,053 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,053 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,520 miles

Oil leak from front of engine

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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HD12 DZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD12 DZE, 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 HD12 DZE registered?

HD12 DZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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