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J23 BBT

2023 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,344 mi
Last recorded35,344 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 BBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,344 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 35,344 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low down to2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,193 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 48,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside lip wearing on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 .5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,197 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2017 30,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 17,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J23 BBT is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,987cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J23 BBT, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J23 BBT registered?

J23 BBT is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2023.

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The MOT history for J23 BBT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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