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J12 WAD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 43,827 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 41,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 40,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 38,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 37,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 36,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 33,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt this advise is x2. n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear tyre has splits/damage to outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,943 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 23 Nov 2013 29,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,141 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,562 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 WAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 WAD, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 WAD registered?

J12 WAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is J12 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 WAD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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