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JU57 GDW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 GDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,070 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/balding both edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,500 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 46,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 8,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall- multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre split side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,849 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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JU57 GDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JU57 GDW, 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 JU57 GDW registered?

JU57 GDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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