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AU12 JHZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,627 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,284 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,418 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,556 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU12 JHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 JHZ, 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 AU12 JHZ registered?

AU12 JHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AU12 JHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 JHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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