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E13 JLD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 128,400 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 122,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,799 miles

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,095 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,171 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,360 miles

Both front tyres wearing both shoulders.

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,360 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing both shoulders.

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear noise on rotation

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,737 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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E13 JLD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E13 JLD, 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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E13 JLD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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