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E12 JGB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 124,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 121,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 114,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,188 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 102,041 miles

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

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

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

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 29 Jun 2021 86,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 86,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace, almost though to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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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E12 JGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E12 JGB, 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 E12 JGB registered?

E12 JGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is E12 JGB safe to buy?

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