2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · R99 JAY
2016 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 145,728 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R99 JAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 145,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R99 JAY Mileage History
- 05/07/202383,271 mi
- 05/07/202383,273 mi+2 mi
- 05/07/2024103,482 mi+20,209 mi
- 02/07/2025124,383 mi+20,901 mi
- 08/07/2026145,728 mi+21,345 mi
Average of roughly 20,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R99 JAY 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 (R99 JAY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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