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J50 JVA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,469 mi
Last recorded82,469 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,469 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,179 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 49,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,773 miles

n/s/f tyre wall has a cut but it not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,057 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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J50 JVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 J50 JVA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J50 JVA registered?

J50 JVA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is J50 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 JVA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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