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JW16 JKW

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW16 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,086 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material first signs of protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 64,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked in two places. Has had multiple previous weld repairs. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Has had multiple previous weld repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material first signs of protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,274 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 59,274 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,847 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,169 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 43,316 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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JW16 JKW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JW16 JKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JW16 JKW registered?

JW16 JKW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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The MOT history for JW16 JKW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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