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JO03 APP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,817 mi
Last recorded146,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 146,817 miles

front undertrays fitted minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 129,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 121,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,617 miles

offside front headlamp washer jet cover doesn't fully sit back after spraying

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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JO03 APP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JO03 APP, 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 JO03 APP registered?

JO03 APP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is JO03 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 APP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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