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JU57 MLR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 100,543 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 100,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,239 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight play on front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,134 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,770 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 MLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JU57 MLR, 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 MLR registered?

JU57 MLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for JU57 MLR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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