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E24 MJR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests49 (38 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate77.6%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 MJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

38 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 128,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 128,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 145,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tread damaged. 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 145,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tread damaged. 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 113,379 miles

coil springs corroded

large sun strip encroaching into swept area

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 30 May 2025 113,379 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coil springs corroded

large sun strip encroaching into swept area

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,027 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 135,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 135,298 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,446 miles

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

Offside Rear brake wear wire appears to be disconnected

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 127,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WHERE PREVIOUS PADS HAVE GONE METAL TO METAL. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES AND LOW TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE WAS RUBBING ON ROAD WHEEL.

Oil leak, but not excessive EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK,AFFECTING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES.LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 94,521 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,667 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter oily (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter oily (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,763 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 13 Aug 2022 82,138 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 82,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre mishaped

Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,019 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlight aims to high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,980 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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E24 MJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.6%.

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 E24 MJR, 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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E24 MJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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