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JO07 JSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO07 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 83,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,906 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside lower suspension arm bush cracking/ perishing

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside lower suspension arm bush cracking/ perishing

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 62,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,115 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,303 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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JO07 JSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JO07 JSG, 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 JO07 JSG registered?

JO07 JSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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