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OV12CVZ
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration OV12CVZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 156,729 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,141 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,950 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,848 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,196 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022 26 Jun 202618 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,544 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,008 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 26 Jun 202629 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both overprinted (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,988 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both registration plates background overprinted with images
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both registration plates background overprinted with images
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,110 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018 26 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,095 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017 26 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,945 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,945 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV12CVZ was registered on 2012-04-19
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