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JFZ 7213

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 7213
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,144 miles

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

all brake pads wearing near limit

all tyres getting near limit

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 47,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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JFZ 7213 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFZ 7213, 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 JFZ 7213 registered?

JFZ 7213 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is JFZ 7213 safe to buy?

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