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HD12 DZH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,465 mi
Last recorded120,465 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 DZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,646 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,536 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,475 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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HD12 DZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HD12 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

HD12 DZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HD12 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 DZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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