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JA59 ALC

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA59 ALC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 92,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,579 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))

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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JA59 ALC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 JA59 ALC, 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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How do I check the history of JA59 ALC?

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What year was JA59 ALC registered?

JA59 ALC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is JA59 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA59 ALC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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