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A24 JHR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 120,634 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Excessive Coolant Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light On.

Pass 28 May 2024 113,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 113,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,338 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,524 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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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A24 JHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A24 JHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 JHR registered?

A24 JHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is A24 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 JHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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