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JA62 MET

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA62 MET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,780 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,273 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres edges feathering

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,131 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 19,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,771 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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JA62 MET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JA62 MET, 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 JA62 MET registered?

JA62 MET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is JA62 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA62 MET shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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