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J1 XVV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,989 miles

nearside headlight self levelling device slow to operate

Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,418 miles

nearside headlight levelling device motor slow to operate

Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 94,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and just off limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and just off limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge and slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 18,143 miles

Rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,903 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,903 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,564 miles

Offside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,964 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,575 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,199 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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J1 XVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J1 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

J1 XVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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