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J2 TAX

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 108,005 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,033 miles

Offside Front alloys wheel as deep cut close to tyre wall

Fail 16 Jul 2025 100,984 miles

Rear Seat belt missing rear centre seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall has cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear pads pass the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front alloys wheel as deep cut close to tyre wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear pads wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,626 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,856 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jun 2019 30,630 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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J2 TAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J2 TAX, 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 J2 TAX registered?

J2 TAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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