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J1 GUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,646 mi
Last recorded153,646 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2026 153,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,427 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 143,427 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 127,355 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 127,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted poor condition and repaired o/s/r repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,391 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,307 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,343 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,538 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J1 GUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J1 GUX, 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 J1 GUX registered?

J1 GUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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