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G12 SMJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,270 mi
Last recorded66,270 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 66,270 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 66,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 60,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,302 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 47,895 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 47,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,864 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,864 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,401 miles

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,883 miles

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

o/s/f tyre side wall damage [outer]

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,724 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,131 miles

damage to n/s/f side wall

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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G12 SMJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 G12 SMJ, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G12 SMJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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