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JHG 193

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,581 mi
Last recorded154,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHG 193
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 149,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,539 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JHG 193 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JHG 193, 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 JHG 193 registered?

JHG 193 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is JHG 193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHG 193 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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