2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JS16 ELL
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 77,255 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS16 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 77,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JS16 ELL Mileage History
- 22/09/202239,584 mi
- 14/09/202351,822 mi+12,238 mi
- 23/09/202464,471 mi+12,649 mi
- 15/09/202577,252 mi+12,781 mi
- 17/09/202577,255 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS16 ELL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C (JS16 ELL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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