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JL04 CAS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 CAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 86,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,543 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 46,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 46,622 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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,755 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2023 86,755 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks in the rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 35,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,176 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hybrid vehicle, no emissions test reqd

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,530 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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JL04 CAS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 JL04 CAS, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JL04 CAS registered?

JL04 CAS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is JL04 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL04 CAS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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