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J88 XXY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,223 mi
Last recorded57,223 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 XXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 57,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 53,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 37,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 36,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,308 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front outer wall Cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both Sides rear tyre chunk missing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 35,291 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front outer wall Cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both Sides rear tyre chunk missing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,082 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XXY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J88 XXY, 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 J88 XXY registered?

J88 XXY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is J88 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 XXY 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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