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J80 AHT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,889 mi
Last recorded90,889 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 AHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 90,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,157 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 51,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,591 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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J80 AHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J80 AHT, 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 J80 AHT registered?

J80 AHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is J80 AHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 AHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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