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JBZ 6749

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,039 mi
Last recorded74,039 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 6749
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 65,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake appears to have been hot, no bind found

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,101 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 May 2019 46,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 30,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 21,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,634 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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JBZ 6749 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JBZ 6749, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBZ 6749 registered?

JBZ 6749 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for JBZ 6749 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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