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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OV12ZNJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2143cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,323 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,758 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,712 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2024 27 Jun 202624 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,591 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023 27 Jun 202617 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,320 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,123 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,091 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,178 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear nail in inner shoulder of tread not repairable, tyre pressure ok for now
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear nail in inner shoulder of tread not repairable, tyre pressure ok for now
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,953 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread and outer sidewall is damaged
- offside front tyre has cuts in the tread
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated lower bolt (3.5.1j) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre has cuts in the tread
- nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread and outer sidewall is damaged
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,273 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
- Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
- Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,152 MI
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OV12ZNJ was registered on 2012-06-26
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