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1970 JD

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,602 mi
Last recorded126,602 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1970 JD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,602 miles

Undertray not fully secure damaged in various places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 126,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure damaged in various places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

unable to test nearside rear seat belt

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,576 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 83,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,542 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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1970 JD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 1970 JD, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1970 JD registered?

1970 JD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is 1970 JD safe to buy?

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