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J24 ATF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,589 mi
Last recorded199,589 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 199,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 190,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 190,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 180,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 168,200 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 139,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,759 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 128,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,460 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J24 ATF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J24 ATF, 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 J24 ATF registered?

J24 ATF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is J24 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 ATF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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