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GM03 JAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,656 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2025 76,656 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,190 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 72,190 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at nearside rear .front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wipe blade poor

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind wheel arch cover corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 60,107 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,137 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GM03 JAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM03 JAC, 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 GM03 JAC registered?

GM03 JAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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