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JGU 460C

2016 Mercedes-benz 250

Maroon Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 25053,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 460C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,447 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in trunion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 50,447 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in trunion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,760 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin bush

Offside Front slight lift in king pin bush

Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,556 miles

slight lift in n/sf and osf king pin bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,954 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower steering column U/J has play in bush (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,150 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play steering shaft to steering box coupling (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 41,150 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative terminal (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front end of o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play steering shaft to steering box coupling (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in pitman arm (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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JGU 460C is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 in Maroon with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 53,362 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 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGU 460C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGU 460C registered?

JGU 460C is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is JGU 460C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGU 460C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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