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D2 JMK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

115,007 mi
Last recorded115,007 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 JMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 98,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 106,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,061 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,430 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,614 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,614 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 72,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 72,209 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 67,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 59,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 108,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D2 JMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 D2 JMK, 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 D2 JMK registered?

D2 JMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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