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JT12 WAL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT12 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,458 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 56,458 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,681 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,152 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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JT12 WAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JT12 WAL, 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 JT12 WAL registered?

JT12 WAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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