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B15 VJS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,277 mi
Last recorded59,277 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 VJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 59,277 miles

Centre Undertrays in Situ at Time of Test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2025 58,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 56,003 miles

Factory fit Undertrays and covers in Situ at Time of Test preventing inspection of some testable items

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2023 53,504 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Undertrays and covers in Situ at Time of Test preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 May 2022 50,263 miles

Factory Fit Undertrays and Covers in Situ at Time of Test Preventing inspection of some underbody items

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2021 45,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,709 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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B15 VJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B15 VJS, 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 B15 VJS registered?

B15 VJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is B15 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 VJS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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