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J18 GAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,487 mi
Last recorded89,487 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 86,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,106 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,323 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,088 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,789 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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J18 GAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel 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 J18 GAJ, 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 J18 GAJ registered?

J18 GAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is J18 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GAJ 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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