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J100 SUR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 SUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,837 miles

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 23 Jul 2021 149,355 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 83,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,965 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 76,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,943 miles

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 9 Jun 2017 61,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,570 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,570 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,588 miles

advise nearside front tyre has some kerb damage to tyre

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 SUR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J100 SUR, 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 J100 SUR registered?

J100 SUR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is J100 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 SUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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