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J15 GJG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,236 mi
Last recorded23,236 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 23,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 23,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 21,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front REAR arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front offside and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,234 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 13,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,680 miles

Nearside front brake pad sensor fauling brake hose on lelf full lock.

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

Pass 1 May 2018 9,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,385 miles

All fours tyres starting to crack on outer edge of treads

Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,068 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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J15 GJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 J15 GJG, 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 J15 GJG registered?

J15 GJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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