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GA08 JAM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA08 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 82,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,963 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,758 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 28,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 22,357 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 22,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,743 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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GA08 JAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GA08 JAM, 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 GA08 JAM registered?

GA08 JAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GA08 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA08 JAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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