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R40 JLE

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,248 mi
Last recorded13,248 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 13,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 9,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 57,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 9,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 6,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 6,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 47,322 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 1 Jun 2022 43,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,843 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 41,843 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 33,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in sidewall no chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,535 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 26,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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R40 JLE is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 R40 JLE, 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 5 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 R40 JLE registered?

R40 JLE is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2021.

Is R40 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 JLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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