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J10 PDS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 PDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,051 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,115 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 45,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 41,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 39,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 30,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 27,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 19,443 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 19,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2015 16,488 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 16,488 miles

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

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

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

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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J10 PDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J10 PDS, 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 J10 PDS registered?

J10 PDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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