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J70 GUN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,980 mi
Last recorded47,980 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 47,980 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has a lower efficiency reading

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides multiple linckages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 43,318 miles

Rear both rear back plates corroded

handbrake foot lever not releasing properly/sticking

Pass 6 Jun 2023 40,364 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "rear" susp, arm slight play recommend replaced 2-3months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also both back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both "inner" surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,982 miles

No Emissions Detected

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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J70 GUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 J70 GUN, 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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J70 GUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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