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J12 TLS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder. 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder. 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,827 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,196 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,423 miles

Nearside Front smell of stale petrol fumes unable to see leaks when inspected advise customer to keep under observation

Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,537 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,757 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 TLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J12 TLS, 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 J12 TLS registered?

J12 TLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is J12 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 TLS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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