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JB56 WAG

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,494 mi
Last recorded72,494 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,494 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,738 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 19,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 17,112 miles

Nearside 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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JB56 WAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 JB56 WAG, 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 JB56 WAG registered?

JB56 WAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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