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AJ61 CJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,897 mi
Last recorded175,897 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 175,897 miles

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

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

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

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2023 175,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 167,543 miles

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

N/S O/S REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 167,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

N/S O/S REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allow full inspection of underfloor components

Fail 12 Aug 2021 157,948 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allow full inspection of underfloor components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose - front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge - strong advise

brake pad wear warning light on dash

emissions plate value rubbed off - unreadable

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 150,318 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose - front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge - strong advise

emissions plate value rubbed off - unreadable

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to vehicle loading

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,476 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also has a large cut but does not expose threads or cords. ()

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

Offside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also has a large cut but does not expose threads or cords. ()

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

Offside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,856 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR

FRONT DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17y (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR

FRONT DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,901 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AJ61 CJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ61 CJF, 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 AJ61 CJF registered?

AJ61 CJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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