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DA10 JOE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,614 mi
Last recorded124,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 124,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 120,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,918 miles

Front Brake pads incorrectly fitted with directional indicators

Nearside Front Long tyre valve fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 109,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pads incorrectly fitted with directional indicators

Nearside Front Long tyre valve fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front pads incorrectly fitted with directional indications

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 104,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 104,056 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have aftermarket LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 101,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,880 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DA10 JOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA10 JOE, 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 DA10 JOE registered?

DA10 JOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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