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E7 MKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,290 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,604 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,646 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,622 miles

full Under body protection

Pass 16 Feb 2019 52,400 miles

Full underbody protection fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fluffy dice removed

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

Nearside Signs of oil leak on cam cover

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,235 miles

Full under body protection fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,464 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 27,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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E7 MKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E7 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 MKJ registered?

E7 MKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is E7 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 MKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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