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J22 ONB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 ONB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 118,523 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 118,523 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 109,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 109,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 105,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks advised to be changed

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 314,478 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J22 ONB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J22 ONB, 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 J22 ONB registered?

J22 ONB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is J22 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 ONB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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