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12 AJA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 129,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 117,413 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 112,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 106,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,854 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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12 AJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 AJA, 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 12 AJA registered?

12 AJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is 12 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 AJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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