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JJS 999

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJS 999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind plastic inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2025 127,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2025 127,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 119,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 119,137 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 108,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,048 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 97,048 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 86,186 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 86,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Binding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,369 miles

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted as standard

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2017 57,338 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted as standard

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,683 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake pads are 80% worn

rear brakes noisey in rotation-possibly inline handbrake shoes

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,701 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JJS 999 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 JJS 999, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJS 999 registered?

JJS 999 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is JJS 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJS 999 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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