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CH53 JAV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 JAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 130,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,897 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,108 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80%+ worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,207 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80%+ worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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CH53 JAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 CH53 JAV, 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 CH53 JAV registered?

CH53 JAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CH53 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH53 JAV 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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