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JF11 MER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,254 mi
Last recorded162,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF11 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 162,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 162,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 157,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 148,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm STRONG ADVISE 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 126,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 126,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,928 miles

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

Advise wheel alignment checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,504 miles

Engine Covers and Underside Covers Fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine Covers and Underside Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,987 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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JF11 MER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JF11 MER, 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 JF11 MER registered?

JF11 MER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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