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J900 EVO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (pointing up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 64,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,791 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Brake light partially out

Nearside Rear Tyre valve is perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,791 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Brake light partially out

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve is perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,072 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,286 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,368 miles

oil leak

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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J900 EVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J900 EVO, 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 J900 EVO registered?

J900 EVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is J900 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 EVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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