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C16 JGH

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 JGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 44,618 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 74,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 74,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 36,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 30,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 19,478 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 15,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,425 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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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C16 JGH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 C16 JGH, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 JGH registered?

C16 JGH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is C16 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 JGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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