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JM04 JAT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 90,116 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,162 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 85,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,170 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,500 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 60,925 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 19 Jan 2023 67,345 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 39,484 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 39,484 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,200 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,750 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in sidewalls n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,345 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 24,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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JM04 JAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JM04 JAT, 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 JM04 JAT registered?

JM04 JAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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The MOT history for JM04 JAT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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