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J11 FRU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,441 mi
Last recorded22,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 22,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 19,439 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 19,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,740 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,572 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Handbrake release handle broken but still able to release parking Brake

Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,509 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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J11 FRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J11 FRU, 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 J11 FRU registered?

J11 FRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is J11 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 FRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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