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JU08 DAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,340 mi
Last recorded53,340 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU08 DAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,783 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,572 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,506 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,025 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light lens has small chip, NOT affecting operation.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in off side rear tyre

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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JU08 DAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JU08 DAZ, 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 JU08 DAZ registered?

JU08 DAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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