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J25 JLW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 JLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 31,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,585 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,704 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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J25 JLW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J25 JLW, 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 J25 JLW registered?

J25 JLW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is J25 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 JLW shows 12 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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