2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · PJ61 JWA
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 65,614 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ61 JWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 65,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ61 JWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (PJ61 JWA) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PJ61 JWA Mileage History
- 08/11/202352,572 mi
- 06/09/202456,135 mi+3,563 mi
- 01/08/202560,095 mi+3,960 mi
- 23/05/202665,435 mi+5,340 mi
- 26/05/202665,614 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 5,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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