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D17 OJS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 97,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 52,849 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 46,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,752 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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D17 OJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D17 OJS, 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 D17 OJS registered?

D17 OJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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