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AW03 JAS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 JAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 133,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR OF LOWER TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 126,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 126,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,864 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,435 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

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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AW03 JAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AW03 JAS, 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 AW03 JAS registered?

AW03 JAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AW03 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 JAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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