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AU12 JJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2026 92,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,687 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect all items

fault with rear doors and central locking

Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,686 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect all items

fault with rear doors and central locking

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,944 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,060 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 64,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,529 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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AU12 JJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JJF, 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 AU12 JJF registered?

AU12 JJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AU12 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 JJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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