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J12 MBE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,007 mi
Last recorded121,007 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 121,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 120,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,814 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 115,814 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,872 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,382 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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J12 MBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 MBE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 MBE registered?

J12 MBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is J12 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 MBE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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