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JSV 615

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,766 mi
Last recorded31,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 615
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 31,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 27,423 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 26,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,576 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))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,173 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 18,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,741 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 16,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,351 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 14,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,310 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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JSV 615 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JSV 615, 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 JSV 615 registered?

JSV 615 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is JSV 615 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 615 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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