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JA66 RAL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA66 RAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,811 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 24,319 miles

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

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

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

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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JA66 RAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JA66 RAL, 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 JA66 RAL registered?

JA66 RAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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The MOT history for JA66 RAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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