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J21 EAM

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,130 mi
Last recorded190,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 190,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 180,153 miles

N/s/r tyre worn +nail 245/40/18

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged 225/45/18

Fail 29 May 2025 180,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (fixes to shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s/r tyre worn +nail 245/40/18

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged 225/45/18

Pass 25 May 2024 168,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 157,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 153,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 133,707 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,258 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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J21 EAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J21 EAM, 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 J21 EAM registered?

J21 EAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is J21 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 EAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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