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J18 JDF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,813 mi
Last recorded179,813 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2024 179,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 172,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 168,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 167,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,131 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 152,481 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,303 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 JDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 JDF registered?

J18 JDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is J18 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 JDF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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