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FB53 JNS

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,849 mi
Last recorded59,849 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 59,849 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2026 59,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2025 48,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 48,547 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 30,907 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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FB53 JNS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 FB53 JNS, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FB53 JNS registered?

FB53 JNS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2020.

Is FB53 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 JNS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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