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J700 DRY

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,706 mi
Last recorded50,706 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 41,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 33,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 27,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,505 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 9,525 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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J700 DRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J700 DRY, 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 J700 DRY registered?

J700 DRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is J700 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 DRY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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