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JO04 HNB

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 HNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 111,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,126 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,902 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 80,212 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2020 74,388 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion to gear box sump

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge really close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge really close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,060 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,851 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 50,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,141 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,818 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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JO04 HNB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JO04 HNB, 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 JO04 HNB registered?

JO04 HNB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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