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J9 LUN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,488 mi
Last recorded46,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 34,359 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 34,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 28,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 22,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,932 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,673 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,095 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 13,618 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 11,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,280 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 7,646 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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J9 LUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 J9 LUN, 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 LUN registered?

J9 LUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is J9 LUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 LUN 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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