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J30 SWY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,944 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,177 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 78,177 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 57,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,977 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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J30 SWY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J30 SWY, 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 J30 SWY registered?

J30 SWY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is J30 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 SWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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