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1999 JO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,480 mi
Last recorded17,480 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1999 JO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 17,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 11,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 9,845 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 8,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 6,251 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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1999 JO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 1999 JO, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1999 JO registered?

1999 JO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is 1999 JO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1999 JO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1999 JO have outstanding finance?

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