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J888 CEM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 CEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 130,264 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 130,264 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 116,255 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 116,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 100,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre 3mm / slight corrosion on rear discs / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,351 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,982 miles

engine x under covers fitted / damage to n/s/f wheel x slight out of shape / damage to n/s under cover / rear pads half worn / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,468 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 CEM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 J888 CEM, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J888 CEM registered?

J888 CEM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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