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J9 GDK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,529 mi
Last recorded171,529 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 171,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 134,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 159,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,385 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,591 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 132,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,756 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 111,755 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Alloy Wheel has been repaired

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 127,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,783 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,775 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,837 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,781 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,225 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,230 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,889 miles

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,413 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,204 miles

near side rear tyre worn in the center of tread

off side rear tyre worn in the center of tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J9 GDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J9 GDK, 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 J9 GDK registered?

J9 GDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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