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C1 JOW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,751 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 7,080 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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C1 JOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C1 JOW, 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 C1 JOW registered?

C1 JOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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