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3 JGC

2012 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,862 mi
Last recorded19,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,862 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring vision to some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2021 19,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 17,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,831 miles

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,272 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts (no cords visible)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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3 JGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,854 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 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 JGC registered?

3 JGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 3 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 JGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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