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J8 DFP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 68,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 63,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,366 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 48,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 34,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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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J8 DFP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J8 DFP, 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 J8 DFP registered?

J8 DFP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2016.

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