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GJ65 JWU

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,145 mi
Last recorded169,145 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 169,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 166,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2025 165,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2024 153,508 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 153,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,340 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bold. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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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GJ65 JWU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 GJ65 JWU, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ65 JWU registered?

GJ65 JWU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2015.

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