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S12 GJA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,089 mi
Last recorded189,089 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 189,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 186,967 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 186,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 177,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 167,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 159,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 140,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 128,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror slightly insecure

sill covers fitted and slight corrosion to door shuts

slight dampness around power steering box

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror slightly insecure

sill covers fitted and slight corrosion to door shuts

slight dampness around power steering box

Fail 18 Jun 2015 111,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,677 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,551 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,538 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,798 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,031 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 59,591 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,079 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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S12 GJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 S12 GJA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S12 GJA registered?

S12 GJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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