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J66 CWF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,767 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 109,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 109,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,114 miles

front and rear brakes low on lining

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brakes low on lining

oil leak

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 144,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,399 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 60,399 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,445 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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J66 CWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J66 CWF, 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 J66 CWF registered?

J66 CWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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