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J12 YYC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 78,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,943 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

windsceen tinted but not excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

windsceen tinted but not excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 33,645 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 28,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,811 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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J12 YYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 YYC registered?

J12 YYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is J12 YYC safe to buy?

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