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J4 HEV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays present

Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays present

Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 78,467 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2023 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,755 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Fail 25 Oct 2017 84,755 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,989 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,740 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,402 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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J4 HEV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 J4 HEV, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J4 HEV registered?

J4 HEV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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