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J12 HSD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,970 mi
Last recorded155,970 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 155,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 152,294 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Tray fitted under the engine

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,542 miles

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

Under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 4 Dec 2021 130,933 miles

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,480 miles

Under tray fitted under the engine

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Under tray fitted under the engine

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,864 miles

Under tray fitted obstructing view

Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,420 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt struggles to fasten, but no issues well unfasten

Nearside Front A small cut in the side wall, but no cords are visible

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm in the lowest spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in "A" area. Approximately 5mm (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm in the lowest spot (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,014 miles

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

n/s/f tyre,cut in sidewall, no cords exposed

Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre,cut in sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,487 miles

Both rear tyres worn on there centr to 3mm.

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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J12 HSD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 J12 HSD, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J12 HSD registered?

J12 HSD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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