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J10 SFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Edges. 205/55r16 91v

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 78,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Edges. 205/55r16 91v

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre worn on edges and perishing cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,578 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth at outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,266 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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J10 SFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J10 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

J10 SFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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