CarVerify

Free Car Check

J111 BYR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,687 mi
Last recorded107,687 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 107,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Innner Sidewall Severe Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 107,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Innner Sidewall Severe Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall Spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 98,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,138 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 82,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 70,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 51,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,288 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J111 BYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J111 BYR, 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

How do I check the history of J111 BYR?

You can check the full history of J111 BYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J111 BYR registered?

J111 BYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is J111 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 BYR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J111 BYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J111 BYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.