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A12 JOF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,268 mi
Last recorded118,268 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 118,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside pipe above suspension arm on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 81,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,520 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 45,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,470 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 35,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread cut no cords exposed

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,119 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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A12 JOF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 JOF, 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 A12 JOF registered?

A12 JOF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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