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J888 CGJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,356 mi
Last recorded41,356 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 CGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 41,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 41,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres inner edge worn smooth

Fail 10 Sep 2025 36,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres inner edge worn smooth

Pass 25 Sep 2024 30,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 3mm Also Excessively Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 26,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 13,017 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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J888 CGJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 J888 CGJ, 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 J888 CGJ registered?

J888 CGJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is J888 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 CGJ 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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