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J111 NGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 135,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns&os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 6 Nov 2024 80,050 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 129,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,118 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,237 miles

all tyres approaching legal limit and edges worn

Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN NEAR TO TREAD BARS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 109,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 109,918 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,029 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 96,787 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,875 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,065 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,729 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,809 miles

Both rear tires worn low

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,455 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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J111 NGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 J111 NGK, 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 J111 NGK registered?

J111 NGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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