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J100 AME

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,101 mi
Last recorded115,101 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 AME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease or other material at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

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 4 Sep 2024 103,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease or other material at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge of the tread pattern at the time of the Mot. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,605 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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J100 AME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J100 AME, 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 J100 AME registered?

J100 AME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is J100 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 AME shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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