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AM12 JAT

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 140,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges crack / nail in tyre on edge/ worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,088 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 120,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 109,688 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,697 miles

all discs slightly corroded

front shocks rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2021 105,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all discs slightly corroded

front shocks rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,416 miles

windscreen washers very weak

Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 71,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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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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AM12 JAT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 AM12 JAT, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM12 JAT registered?

AM12 JAT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is AM12 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 JAT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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