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C17 PJG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 PJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,996 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe light corrosion, covered in grease

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wheel bearing play to o/s/f

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,340 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding. covered in grease

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,519 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,133 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 37,133 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,391 miles

wear on edges both front tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,144 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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C17 PJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 C17 PJG, 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 C17 PJG registered?

C17 PJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is C17 PJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 PJG 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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