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JEJ 227

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,112 mi
Last recorded132,112 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEJ 227
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 132,112 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,725 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 56,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 123,365 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 41,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ant roll bar D-bush worn resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2025 41,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ant roll bar D-bush worn resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 May 2024 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 29,528 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2023 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin handbrake shoes noisy in the rollers possible worn or loose linings ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,204 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 97,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2020 94,195 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 28 May 2019 84,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 84,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 68,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,726 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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JEJ 227 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 JEJ 227, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JEJ 227 registered?

JEJ 227 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2021.

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