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J7 PLC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,295 mi
Last recorded73,295 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 161,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,667 miles

Covers obscuring testable items

Fail 1 Oct 2024 150,667 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2023 58,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 140,021 miles

Numerous small chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2023 140,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Numerous small chips in windscreen

Oil leak from transmission cooler

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened front arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,895 miles

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 25 Aug 2021 118,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,827 miles

Front Both Sides front windows slight Tinted.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 112,827 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 ZR 18 94 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Sides front windows slight Tinted.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,494 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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J7 PLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J7 PLC, 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 J7 PLC registered?

J7 PLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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