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JA56 PEN

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,013 mi
Last recorded103,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA56 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 103,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,623 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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JA56 PEN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 JA56 PEN, 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 JA56 PEN registered?

JA56 PEN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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