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J888 AEK

2025 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,397 mi
Last recorded85,397 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 AEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2025
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 85,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 79,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,971 miles

Battery Warning Light On Dash

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On But No Obvious Failure

Washers Poor But Enough To Clear Screen

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,792 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,692 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J888 AEK is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C in Grey. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J888 AEK, 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 1 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J888 AEK registered?

J888 AEK is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2025.

Is J888 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 AEK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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