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2020 Mercedes-benz C
MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
has undertrays , engine covers + sill covers
rear bumper + tailgate has damage
strong advisory --parking brake lever sticking -- borderline -- needs attention
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake pedal sticking
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake pedal sticking
has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake pedal sticking
has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
plastic under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted, obscuring the view of some items
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
has under trays + engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays + engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays + engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J16 ALF is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 J16 ALF, 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 J16 ALF registered?
J16 ALF is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2020.
Is J16 ALF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J16 ALF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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