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J16 ALF

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,774 mi
Last recorded40,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,774 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,752 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 111,452 miles

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

handbrake pedal sticking

Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 101,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 26,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,166 miles

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,998 miles

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,678 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 53,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,917 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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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.

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