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B9 JBS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 39,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 34,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 32,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 25,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,597 miles

plastic under shields fitted covering brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Fail 4 Aug 2017 20,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perishing on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,199 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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B9 JBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 B9 JBS, 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 B9 JBS registered?

B9 JBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is B9 JBS safe to buy?

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