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J888 NYL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,854 mi
Last recorded122,854 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 97,228 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,851 miles

Nearside Front slight movement detected when rocking wheel at 12 -6 postion. cant find where from

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (245/40/17 91y) dot 2214 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (245/40/17 91y) dot 2214 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,589 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under trays covering the whole underside of vehical tested as best as i could see visable

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 NYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J888 NYL registered?

J888 NYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is J888 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 NYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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