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JM07 JES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM07 JES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,060 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 30 May 2025 95,015 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 109,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 109,719 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 97,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 83,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 86,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 76,563 miles

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 53,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,444 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

Front WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

Rear BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,281 miles

emissions too low to register a result

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,638 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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JM07 JES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 JM07 JES, 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 JM07 JES registered?

JM07 JES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is JM07 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM07 JES shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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