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JN56 JAY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN56 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 155,765 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,404 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,564 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside an offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 113,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,314 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 100,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,412 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 22 May 2017 90,676 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 20 May 2017 90,674 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 16 May 2016 82,169 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 May 2015 74,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 74,852 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in screen not in drivers veiw

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in screen not in drivers veiw

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,859 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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JN56 JAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 JN56 JAY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JN56 JAY registered?

JN56 JAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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The MOT history for JN56 JAY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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