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J44 JOV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,595 mi
Last recorded121,595 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,595 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 111,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,866 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,839 miles

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

small chip in front screen

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,905 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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J44 JOV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 J44 JOV, 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 J44 JOV registered?

J44 JOV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is J44 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 JOV 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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