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JE55 SSV

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 87,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 87,127 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,871 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 39,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 39,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,565 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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JE55 SSV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JE55 SSV, 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 JE55 SSV registered?

JE55 SSV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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