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J88 SWA

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 58,315 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,288 miles

Front Wipers are starting to Smear

Nearside Front Tyre Starting to wear on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Bald on Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Park Brake Slightly Weak and Lazy

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,327 miles

Central Rear brake lamp some LEDS inop

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,463 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 out of 18 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,620 miles

Condition of both front tyres

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,677 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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J88 SWA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 J88 SWA, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 SWA registered?

J88 SWA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2021.

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