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JIL 9190

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 9190
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 77,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 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 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about to go through to cords on inner edge - 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about to go through to cords on inner edge - 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald - 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall - 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald - 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint that points upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre chalked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint that points upwards (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint that points upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre chalked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,804 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm. 255/35r18 94 y xl

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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JIL 9190 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JIL 9190, 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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JIL 9190 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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