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JTR 126

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 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

RegistrationJTR 126
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 3 Apr 2025 52,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 28,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,316 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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JTR 126 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JTR 126, 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 JTR 126 registered?

JTR 126 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is JTR 126 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTR 126 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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