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233 JAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration233 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,990 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,784 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 69,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,557 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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233 JAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 233 JAC, 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 233 JAC registered?

233 JAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 233 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 233 JAC 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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