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J13 GFM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 GFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,905 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 69,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,040 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 35,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,677 miles

Rear sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,041 miles

advise on two front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J13 GFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J13 GFM, 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 J13 GFM registered?

J13 GFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is J13 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 GFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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